Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the Accounting department and ensuring that all major projects are completed accurately on time.
- Planning, prioritising, and resourcing for the successful completion of daily tasks and projects.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients while fostering open communication to manage expectations and meet deadlines.
- Developing staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
- Assisting in the formulation of professional development and educational plans for members of staff.
- Providing technical training to junior members of staff.
- Establishing and enforcing proper Accounting and Tax methodology, policies, and principles.
- Assisting the Manager to identify inefficiencies in workflow, and implementing new processes and procedures to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- A University degree in accounting or ACCA or ACA qualified.
- At least 4 years’ experience in a client accounting role.
- Previous experience in leading teams will be considered an asset.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Strong working knowledge of the IFRS and GAPSME reporting standards.