Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting
• Ensure that consolidated management reports are submitted in a timely manner
Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Provide insights into financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification
Budgeting and forecasting
• Gather information and input for budgeting purposes in a timely and efficient manner
• Analyze historical financial data and trends to develop accurate and realistic budget projections
• Ensure that budgets are comprehensive, covering all relevant income and expense categories
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to project future financial performance
• Regularly update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions, market dynamics, and internal factors
• Prepare reports on future revenue and expenditure expectations as required
General Ledger Management
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records
Validate transactions in the Accounting System
Treasury, Cash and Working Capital Management
• Monitor cash flows and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Manage working capital and optimize cash utilization
Audit and Compliance
• Support group audits and consolidation processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations
• Maintaining the company – wide control environment, monitor and report compliance gaps and drive improvement of the ICS
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits
• Develop and update company finance policies, procedures and processes manual
Taxation
• Research on technical accounting and tax matters and ensure compliance at group level
• Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with local and federal tax laws
• Stay updated on changes in tax regulations
Month-end and Year-end Closing
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Financial Systems and Technology
• Utilize accounting software and systems to streamline financial processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff and local finance teams as required
• Foster a culture of learning and development within the team
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
• CPA (K) finalist or ACCA
• MBA is an added advantage
• At least 5-years’ experience in a fast-paced Finance department with an all-round knowledge of all finance processes in a group setting
• Telecoms, IT, Financial Services background will be an added advantage
• Experience in Big 6 Accounting firms is desired
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Proficiency in ERP
• Advanced Excel skills