Accounts Manager

Our client is currently looking for an Accounts Manager to join their dynamic and dedicated team of professionals.

Overall Purpose

The Accounts Manager will:

• Ensures strong accounting and reporting of the company, including overseeing and monitoring an effective control environment and providing sound financial advice to the management team.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports, financial statements, as well as making appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor and provide financial analysis and support to the reporting line on business transactions and departmental performance.

Main Responsibilities

• In collaboration with departmental staff, manage all the accounting, financial reporting, analysis, and interpretation of operating financial data of the company.
• Ensures that all financial statements are complete, accurate and are compliant with the generally accepted accounting principles and any industry standards that apply to the industry the company is involved
• Managing teams to co-ordinate and deliver on internal and external reporting requirements and ensuring that all reporting requirements are met
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of budgets and financial reporting
• Assist in coordinating the annual audit engagement with both the internal and external auditors, ensuring audit requirements are met in a timely manner
• Monitoring and enhancing compliance controls, structures, and automated processes to ensure effective management of the company’s overall compliance and financial controls are effective and being appropriately applied
• Lead, plan, co-ordinate and manage the work of the company’s accounting team, including the development of their skills & knowledge of team members. Create a conducive environment where the team can perform optimally.

Min Qualifications & Experience

• ACCA Qualified/ ACA
• At least 8-10 years of experience with a proven strong financial and technical accounting background
• Experience in auditing would be an advantage

Other Attributes, knowledge, & Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities that can drive high performance of team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals – IFRS9.
• Auditing experience
• Compliance oriented.
• Technology friendly with proficiency in ERP software.
• Excellent Analytical skills.
• Strong sense of initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations.