Senior Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, hands-on financial reporting experience, and the ability to manage and develop a finance team. The role requires ownership of bookkeeping, budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting standards while supporting the organization’s financial operations and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage and supervise bookkeeping functions to ensure all accounting records are accurate and up to date
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets and financial performance
• Generate monthly financial reports and perform financial analysis for management decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and financial procedures
• Support the development and implementation of accounting and financial systems
• Lead, manage, and mentor finance team members
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and management
• Assist in improving financial controls, reporting processes, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CA Inter or ACCA qualified with completed articleship
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience after articleship
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and practices
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in team management and supervision
• Experience in managing bookkeeping and maintaining books of accounts
• Ability to train and develop team members
• Experience in drafting or implementing accounting and financial policies
• Strong communication skills, especially written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Experience working in fintech, particularly remittance companies
• Experience working with a UK-based company
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment
• Played a role in setting up or improving accounting/financial systems and structures

Skills Required

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Accounting Standards & Compliance
• Bookkeeping Management
• Communication & Coordination
• ERP/Accounting Systems Knowledge

Work Location: In person