Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of accurate and comprehensive financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, or other standards.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and industry-specific regulatory bodies.
Manage consolidation of financial data from multiple subsidiaries and entities.
Liaise with external auditors to facilitate annual audits.
Lead preparation and filing of regulatory reports including tax returns and financial disclosures.
Financial Analysis and Insights
Analyze financial results and provide insights and variance analysis to senior management.
Assist CFO and leadership with forecasts, budgets, and strategic financial planning.
Recommend financial performance improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure clear interpretation and presentation of financial data to stakeholders.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor a financial reporting team with a focus on excellence and development.
Set goals and KPIs aligned with department and business objectives.
Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities.
Conduct performance reviews and support team growth.
Process Improvement and Systems Optimization
Continuously improve reporting processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to implement automation tools.
Ensure processes are scalable and compliant with standards and regulations.
Identify and implement best practices in reporting.
Strategic Financial Planning and Advisory
Support business initiatives with financial insights, including M&A and investments.
Advise on financial implications of strategic decisions.
Assist CFO in risk management and financial planning.
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Ensure robust internal controls for financial compliance and integrity.
Monitor and apply changes in accounting standards and tax laws.
Support the finance team in applying financial policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the point of contact for financial reporting with stakeholders including auditors and regulators.
Present financial performance to executive leadership and board.
Build strong stakeholder relationships for alignment on financial issues.
Expected Competencies
Experience and Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent required.
10–12 years experience in financial reporting, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Expertise in IFRS/GAAP, statutory reporting, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Team management experience in multi-entity organizations.
Strong analytical skills and accuracy in financial data interpretation.
Leadership experience and communication skills for non-financial audiences.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Project management skills and process improvement leadership.
Competencies
Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.
Mentorship and adaptive teaching skills.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Understanding of ERP/MIS and tools like Power BI.
Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Time management, patience, and a team-oriented mindset.
Comprehensive understanding of IFRS and GAAP application.