About this role
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions.
• Lead and improve the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports, management accounts, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Review account reconciliations and investigate unusual or significant variances.
Financial Controls & Compliance
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial processes to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide meaningful analysis of financial performance, trends, and variances.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and cost management.
• Assist senior management with financial modeling, business cases, and strategic analysis.
Leadership & Process Improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Establish clear objectives, processes, and performance standards for the finance function.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting and reporting processes.
• Maintain appropriate accounting systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong financial controls.