Accounting Manager

JOB OPENING

Schedule and monitor timelines and strategies to enable successful completion and delivery of financial and accounting services to a portfolio of diverse clients.
Review monthly client accounts, statutory and financial reporting requirements and service tax returns.
Consolidation of group accounts and head office reporting for clients with multiple subsidiaries.
Review cash forecasting of client funds and monthly bank reconciliations.
Review the clients’ accounting systems and apprise the strengths and weaknesses of internal financial controls, whilst making recommendations.
Provide clients with evaluations and where appropriate, recommendations on the reliability and integrity of both their financial and operating information.
Monitor compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements set by local authorities.
Ensure that current standards of disclosure are adhered to.
Liaise and respond directly to clients and their auditors and tax agents on accounting matters or queries.
Guide and train junior staff and manage billings and collections for client services.
Any other tasks/project assigned by your superior and management.

Professional or degree level qualifications in Accountancy.
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in accounting firms, shared services or outsourcing service providers with experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Client service oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to negotiate and possess effective presentations skills.
Possess leadership skills to provide appropriate supervision and training to team members.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel and standard accounting software.