Head Of Accounting

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the monthly closing of accounts and preparation of annual financial reports and supporting stakeholders within Finance in terms of entity level forecasting
- Review of journal entries for accruals, revenue recognition and preparation of variance analysis
- Timely monthly reporting
- Work collaboratively with Financial Reporting & Consolidation and Technical Accounting teams for appropriate accounting treatment
- Direct Product Finance and Accounts Payable teams to ensure balance sheet justification and advise on compliance and financial risks
- Ensure an effective and efficient control environment in line with SOX standards and compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Support external and internal audit
- On ad hoc basis, participate in projects
- Motivate and develop team members by providing opportunity to grow, chart career path and development plans

**Requirements**:

- CPA with 15 years of accounting experience, of which at least 7 years in managerial level or more
- Mix of private + public accounting background and international exposure
- Excellent technical knowledge (IFRS and local accounting standards) and a solid understanding of the activities performed in the entire finance function
- Understands internal control principles and experience in risk and control identification
- Knowledge and experience in ERP system (e.g. Oracle)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and detail oriented
- Demonstrates ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, humble and challenging mindset
- Able to manage multiple priorities and demonstrates flexibility as priorities change
- Ability to work within tight timeframes