JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations, own the month-end and year-end close, and deliver accurate financial statements and reports to management. The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, a strong command of accounting standards and tax regulations, and the ability to supervise and develop a team of accountants while working closely with auditors, tax advisors and senior management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Operations & Team Supervision

▪        Supervise, review and approve the work of accountants across the general ledger, payables, receivables, treasury and payroll.

▪        Assign tasks, set deadlines and coach team members to build their technical skills.

▪        Review journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliations before they are posted.

▪        Own the chart of accounts and accounting policies, and make sure IFRS or local GAAP is applied consistently.

Month-End & Year-End Close

▪        Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process and keep the closing calendar on track.

▪        Review all balance-sheet reconciliations and make sure unreconciled items are resolved.

▪        Oversee the fixed-asset register, inventory valuation and cost accounting entries.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

▪        Prepare complete financial statements with notes: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity.

▪        Prepare consolidated financial statements for group companies or branches where applicable.

▪        Prepare monthly management reports and KPIs for senior management, with clear commentary on variances against budget and prior periods.

▪        Lead the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts together with department heads.

▪        Analyse costs and margins and recommend actions that improve profitability.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

▪        Review and sign off all tax returns (VAT, withholding, payroll and corporate income tax) before submission.

▪        Manage tax inspections and correspondence with the tax authority, working with external tax advisors.

▪        Ensure compliance with electronic invoicing and other regulatory reporting requirements.

▪        Track changes in tax and accounting regulations and assess their impact on the company.

Audit, Internal Controls & Process Improvement

▪        Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinate audit fieldwork and deliver audit schedules on time.

▪        Design, document and monitor internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval limits.

▪        Write and update accounting policies and standard operating procedures.

▪        Lead process improvement and automation projects, including ERP enhancements or implementations.

Cash & Treasury

▪        Monitor the daily cash position and prepare short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts.

▪        Review bank facilities, loan schedules and compliance with loan conditions.

Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  Education

  ▪        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.

  ▪        Professional certification (CMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

  ▪        A master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance or Accounting) is a plus.

  Experience

  ▪        7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.

  ▪        Proven track record of leading the month-end close and preparing full financial statements.

  ▪        Hands-on experience handling external audits and tax inspections.

  ▪        Experience in a Big Four or mid-tier audit firm is a plus.

  ▪        Experience with an ERP implementation or upgrade is a plus.

  SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  Technical Skills

  ▪        Expert knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.

  ▪        Strong knowledge of local tax laws and regulations.

  ▪        Advanced user of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics).

  ▪        Advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and financial modelling; Power BI or a similar tool is a plus.

  ▪        Excellent written and spoken English.

  Leadership & Personal Skills

  ▪        Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team.

  ▪        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgement.

  ▪        Clear communication with non-finance managers and senior leadership.

  ▪        High integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.

  ▪        Ability to manage several deadlines at once and work well under pressure.