Senior Group Accountant Manager

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We are looking for a highly experienced and driven Senior Group Accountant Manager to lead the accounting functions for our group of companies. This role involves overseeing complex financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, driving process improvements, and managing audits and tax matters with precision. You will play a strategic role in maintaining financial integrity, guiding a team of professionals, and supporting business decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate all accounting functions across the group to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
2. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including group consolidation and financial analysis.
3. Prepare and present quarterly and year-end results to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
4. Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, financial reporting standards, and audit regulations.
5. Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
6. Participate in system changes, upgrades, and new system implementations for financial operations.
7. Monitor and enhance audit processes; implement policies and procedures to strengthen financial controls.
8. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting policies and internal controls.
9. Guide and support accountants and other staff, providing technical expertise and mentoring.
10. Participate in the forecasting and budgeting process, ensuring financial strategies align with business goals.
11. Manage corporate tax compliance, including tax filing, audit support, and tax datasheet reporting.
12. Oversee company registration activities and ensure full compliance with local tax and regulatory bodies.
13. Handle involvement with corporate matters, liaising with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks, and other stakeholders.
14. Take the lead in annual audits and assist with tax audits and returns, ensuring full audit readiness.
15. Track and report on financial performance, and participate in setting financial standards and KPIs.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or MIA membership are highly preferred.
2. Minimum 12 years of working experience in accounting or finance, including experience in group consolidation, audit, and corporate finance.
3. Solid background in process improvement and financial system upgrades.
4. Experienced in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
5. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
6. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
7. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

A dynamic and supportive work environment