Job Purpose :To manage and monitor end to end regional finance operation, report day to day activities and perform the audit of the entities.
Key Accountabilities Monthly review and finalization of the regions financial information. Includes review of all monthly reporting requirements (e.g. Income Statement analytics & Balance Sheet Reconciliations) to ensure reports are delivered accurately and within the required timeframe Ensure teams in the regions operate in compliance with the company's policies and procedures Coordinate with Auditors to ensure compliance with YE audit field-works Review of draft statutory financial statements and coordination with FR&C review prior to issuance of final draft Provide corporate and legal coordination in engaging auditors and finalizing audit reports Periodic review of finance procedures to ensure they are operating efficiently Monitor archiving of all original documentation (in particular invoices) to ensure fulfilment with local fiscal law requirements Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management) To create an environment which is a great place to work for you and your colleagues through your dedication, enthusiasm, sharing of knowledge, honesty and desire to support others. To display excellent standards in all you do and inspire others to do the same, and that you operate within legislative/regulatory and company policies and procedures. To display confidence, self-belief and openness to new ideas, adapting and embracing challenges and opportunities with a determination to excel. Continuously develop own skills by attending all required training courses and maintaining an up to date knowledge of products, services, systems and work processes. Frameworks, boundaries and decision making authority The senior accountant is directly responsible of all finance operations in the regions. He will attend to Income Statement performance review where he will be required to clarify certain aspects of the operations. The senior accountant manages inter-departmental relationships (Corporate-Legal-Treasury-AP-HR-Sales-Supply chain and Properties) to ensure issues and objectives raised by team members are properly addressed and solved in the due timeframe. The senior accountant manages and provides accounting guidance in all aspects of the Financial Statements to ensure always adherence to IFRS accounting standards and company’s policies. Reviewing and approving purchasing requests Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies
Experience required:· Previous experience in a similar position.· A minimum of 5 years’ experience of effectively managing remote Finance teams.· Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Education requirement:CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills:· Excellent IT skills (analysis and accounting systems).· Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills.· Professional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.· Sound and up to date knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Competencies:· Ability to focus on all details and capable of multitasking.· Able to handle pressure within a changing and fast paced commercial environment.· Proactive and forward thinking - able to challenge and question the status quo.. Possesses excellent decision-making skills.· Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.· Ability to participate in and facilitate Group meetings.