FS-RC-FS FINANCE- Group Finance Accountant Financial Reporting and Accounting

Group Finance Reporting Manager

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely journal entry processing including standard recurring and manual journal entries aligned with internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Manage accrual and prepayment accounting ensuring period-end adjustments are made accurately and reviewed for completeness.
• Oversee Chart of Accounts (COA) maintenance ensuring alignment with Group structures reporting hierarchies and system consistency.
• Perform thorough balance sheet substantiation including account reconciliations and ageing analysis ensuring completeness and accuracy of balances.
• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes in collaboration with regional and Group finance teams ensuring timely closure and accurate reporting.
• Perform intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes ensuring elimination of mismatches and accurate recording of intercompany balances.
• Coordinate intercompany eliminations and ensure accuracy in group consolidation reporting in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Support foreign currency translation and revaluation processes ensuring accuracy in multi-currency reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Assist in Group consolidation and adjustment processes including preparation of consolidation journals minority interest calculations and elimination entries.
• Manage asset capitalization and tagging ensuring timely capitalization of assets in accordance with Group policies.
• Administer depreciation and amortization schedules ensuring alignment with accounting standards.
• Support asset disposal and impairment reviews ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure revenue recognition compliance working with business units to validate timing measurement and classification of revenue in line with IFRS 15.
• Track and report contingent income elements such as performance-related commissions or bonuses ensuring proper documentation and recognition.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements including income statement balance sheet cash flow statements and related disclosures ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group and statutory requirements.

Functional & Behavioural Competencies required:

Functional Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting standards.
• Experience in general ledger accounting consolidation and financial close processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. Workday Financials SUN GL Power BI) and financial reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations reporting controls and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with multi-entity multi-currency environments.
• Sound understanding of fixed asset accounting and revenue recognition principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
• High integrity accountability and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for process optimization and automation.
• Strong ownership initiative and a collaborative team player

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting qualification is mandatory.
• 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting accounting and consolidation within a global organization or shared services environment.
• Prior experience in the insurance broking or financial services sector is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and managing intercompany processes.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience in applying accounting principles to complex business transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with global teams manage remote relationships and deliver results across time zones