Senior Accountant / Finance Manager

**Job Title: Senior Accountant / Finance Manager** **Job Summary** The Senior Accountant / Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial planning. This role ensures the accuracy of financial records, supports strategic decision-making, manages cash flow, and maintains compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The position also supervises finance staff and works closely with senior management to improve financial performance. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Accounting & Reporting** * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. * Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing. * Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts. * Review journal entries and supporting documentation. * Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP). **Budgeting & Financial Planning** * Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process. * Monitor actual performance against budgets. * Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis. * Support strategic financial planning and decision-making. **Cash Flow & Treasury Management** * Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity. * Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements. * Prepare cash flow forecasts. * Optimize working capital management. **Accounts Management** * Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. * Monitor collections and payment cycles. * Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are completed. **Tax & Compliance** * Prepare and review VAT/GST, corporate tax, and other statutory filings. * Ensure compliance with local tax regulations. * Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities. * Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies. **Internal Controls & Risk Management** * Develop and strengthen financial controls. * Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. * Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness. * Improve finance processes through automation and best practices. **Team Leadership** * Supervise and mentor accounting staff. * Allocate workloads and review team performance. * Provide training and professional development opportunities. * Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. **Financial Analysis** * Prepare management reports and dashboards. * Analyze profitability, costs, and operational performance. * Support investment evaluations and business case development. * Provide financial insights to senior management. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA is preferred. * Master's degree (MBA or Finance) is an advantage. **Experience** * 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience. * Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role. * Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar). * Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, taxation, and audit. **Technical Skills** * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Financial modeling and forecasting. * ERP and accounting software proficiency. * Financial statement preparation. * Budget management. * Tax compliance. * Internal controls. * Cost accounting (preferred). * Power BI or financial reporting tools (preferred). **Core Competencies** * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * Leadership and people management. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Time management and organizational skills. * Strategic thinking. * Integrity and professionalism. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * Timely month-end closing. * Accuracy of financial reports. * Budget variance management. * Cash flow optimization. * Audit findings and compliance results. * Tax filing accuracy and timeliness. * Accounts receivable collection performance. * Process improvement initiatives completed. * Team productivity and development. **Reporting Structure** **Reports to:** Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Managing Director **Direct Reports:** * Accountants * Accounts Payable Officer * Accounts Receivable Officer * Finance Assistants **Working Conditions** * Full-time position. * Standard business hours with additional hours during month-end, year-end, audits, and budgeting cycles. * Hybrid or office-based, depending on company policy. Work Location: In person