Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Reporting: Oversee the entire accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and treasury management. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Manage the month-end and year-end close processes. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Audit & Compliance: Internal Audit: Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. External Audit Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Coordinate the audit process, prepare necessary schedules, and ensure a smooth and efficient audit cycle. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the organization. Policy Development: Develop, document, and enforce internal accounting policies and procedures to strengthen the internal control environment. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with external advisors, and filing financial reports.
- Financial Management & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working collaboratively with department heads. Prepare and present insightful financial reports, variance analyses, and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards to senior management. Provide strategic financial recommendations to the CFO and executive team to support business planning, cost reduction, and profit enhancement. Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital to optimize the company's financial position. Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, new projects, and potential investments.
- Team Leadership & Systems: Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Oversee the financial systems (ERP, accounting software, etc.), identifying and implementing technological improvements to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 1 year in a managerial role. Proven experience in both public accounting (external audit) and private industry/corporate accounting. Strong experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and internal audit methodologies.
Proficiency with major ERP systems Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance. Additional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CMA. Experience in Professional Services, Audit Firm