Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This job works closely with senior management to develop and execute strategies to optimise the financial performance of the assigned business and provide guidance on financial decisions.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure
• compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Regularly review and update financial policies to reflect changes in regulations and business practices.
• Ensure that all financial operations are conducted in accordance with group policies and applicable
• laws.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct thorough analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for
• improvement.
• Manage the financial planning process in the assigned business unit, including long-term strategic
• planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop realistic and achievable financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage the preparation and submission of all regulatory filings and reports.
• Monitor and manage the assigned business unit cash flow, liquidity to optimise returns and minimise risk.
• Develop and implement cash management strategies to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational
• needs.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely completion of audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure that team members receive regular feedback, professional development opportunities, and
• training.
• Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
• Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.

Minimum Required Experience

• A minimum of 7-10 years working experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in financial management, with a proven track record of success.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferably MBA or CPA or advanced certification.

Skills/Attributes

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory
• requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial
• information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Competencies

• Analysis & Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Applied Business Numeracy
• Rule Orientation
• Influencing & Negotiation
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Practical Execution Management