Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for our rental business (Sixt-Rent-A-Car). 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