KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure both in IGAAP and IFRS.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and provide clear, quantifiable cause for change from forecast
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Ensuring statutory and Group audits are completed on time, liaison with auditors.
• Overall knowledge of business, Sales, overheads to support budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Assess impact of regulatory changes on business and develop plan to address the same from accounting point of view.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Supervise the general ledger group, allocate jobs judiciously to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

THE MAIN STAKEHOLDERS/CUSTOMERS TO BE DEALT WITH:

• INTERNALLY
• Entire Company
• EXTERNALLY
• Audit Firms
• Consultants
• Government Bodies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Must be proficient in computers (excel, power point etc.) and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting.
• Experience with SAP/Navision or other large automated accounting system a must.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CA
• 6 -8Years Post qualification