Accounting Manager

Job Summary
This role leads and manages the Accounting team. The team provides comprehensive accounting services, regulatory reporting and advisory services to the company’s clients, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency and client satisfaction.

This role provides expert advice and guidance to the Company’s clients, ensuring that the firm adds value to the finance function of its clients. The individual holding this role will have a proven track record and will have a number of years of experience working in a senior finance role.

Department
Accounting and Advisory

Reports To
Head of Accounting and Advisory

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting team that handles clients day-to-day accounting, month end closing, VAT and Income Tax returns and prepares management accounts for clients.
• Lead and oversee the Accounting team in delivering regulatory reporting and advisory services to financial institutions and other regulated entities.
• Design, implement, and oversee clients’ business planning and forecasting processes.
• Setup robust internal controls and finance processes for clients in various industries.
• Manage clients’ internal audits.
• Actively monitor developments within the financial and non-financial sector, to offer clients added value in our service proposition.
• Lead, train and develop the people within the team and ensure that they go through the learning process in a structured and coordinated manner.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant with at 5 years experience in a senior role in accounting and finance.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and GAPSME) and best practices.
• Experience of working with regulated entities.
• Exposure to startups, SMEs, and large enterprises across multiple industries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and related documents.
• Strong leadership, assertiveness and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with regulatory bodies, clients, and team members.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• Proficiency in English, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of building and maintaining excellent relationships with clients.
• Well-versed with MS Office, especially Excel skills.