Manager-Group Accounts

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional to join our team as the Manager-Group Accounts. This role will be the custodian of the process to deliver accurate, timeous, and relevant financial information for group consolidation and reporting. It will also play a crucial part in driving financial excellence, managing the group's financial operations, and contributing to overall business success.

Responsibilities:

. Responsible for producing timely and accurate consolidation of group accounts and annual financial statements.

. Produce insightful analysis of results including retrospective interpretation of performance, understanding of major business drivers, KPI's, trend analysis, and predictive forecasting.

. Preparation and consolidation of group cash flow forecasting, monthly management reports, annual budgets and other regular forecasts as required.

. Manage the group's external audit process.

. Build robust processes to ensure the integrity of reported information and achieving more timely and accurate financial information output for decision making.

. Contribute to the strategic planning of the business by providing financial insights and advice to business function teams and senior management. Proactively develop a good domain knowledge of the market and operations of all group entities.

. Conduct regular internal audits, systematically reviewing financial records and operational processes to ensure compliance, identify potential risks, and recommend strategic improvements. Implement a vigilant approach to identify variances and discrepancies, contributing to the maintenance of stringent internal controls and the enhancement of organizational efficiency.

. Collaborate with individual accountants working for group entities and subsidiaries and cover their absence, whenever required.

. Work closely with the Marketing and Business Development team on credit related issues including deal structuring to control credit risk.

. Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with various financial and banking institutions.

. Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting standards and local laws and regulations across all group companies.

. Interact with senior members of the Group in operational, commercial, legal, and other executive roles to understand the factors affecting the Group's financial performance.

. Travelling to group locations may be required.

Qualifications:

. Experienced qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)

. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, prior experience in group consolidation is mandatory.

. Experience of working for a complex international business environment with multiple divisions and/or revenue streams

. Leadership and people management experience, good communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

. Proven track record in strategic planning and driving business performance.

. Firm understanding of corporate governance and other regulatory requirements.

. Knowledge of corporate tax would be beneficial.