Accounting Manager

Role Description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, accounting processes, and governance practices.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and facilitate the timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor cash flow, account reconciliations, and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage accounting systems, financial records, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support business initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting

• Audit & Statutory Reporting

• Financial Analysis

• Leadership & Team Management

• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement