Job Description

The Senior Accountant will be responsible of financial planning and analysis, preparation of financial and management accounts of a portfolio of clients while managing and leading a team of accountants.

Responsibilities

Client Accounting and Portfolio Management

• Preparation of complex Management Accounts and Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS, Company law and Group guidelines for a portfolio of clients;
• Review of monthly/quarterly Management Accounts and Accounting Reports prepared by the accountants.
• Preparation and review monthly statutory returns including VAT, NPS, PAYE, ,Corporate Tax through the MNS System;
• Manage and ensure statutory filings of financial statements and surveys within the statutory deadlines;
• Liaising and interacting with clients, auditors, other offices and third parties (FSC, MRA, ROC, etc) as required;
• Maintain client relationship by responding professionally on a timely basis and providing quality to clients;
• Deliver work as per SLAs and relevant KPIs;
• Any other duties expected of a Senior Client Accountant or assigned by management.

Managing

• Manage, develop and support a team of Accountants with their daily activities and planning, together with supporting them in resolving complex accounting client transactions.
• Ensure the proper review of all the works of the accountants.
• Planning and coordination of work for reporting and analysis purposes
• Ensure that the team is up to date with compliance requirements and changes in the laws.
• Manage special projects by respecting guidelines given by the reporting line.

Leading

• Actively coaching a team of Accountants in line with the Company’s performance management process.
• Develop and ensure positive working relationships within the team, company and external parties.
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years work experience in a Global Business Sector
• 2 years of experience in managing people
• Qualified ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent accounting software skills will be required
• Ability to work as a self-motivated member of a team, to organise and prioritise
• Excellent interpersonal skills being an effective communicator and listener with the ability to provide clear and precise explanations
• Confident out-going individual with a high level of personal integrity
• Strong leadership skills