Position Overview:

The Accounts Manager is a senior member of the Finance team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The position plays a key leadership role in ensuring sound financial management, maintaining compliance with accounting principles and statutory requirements, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise preparation of quarterly, bi-annual, and annual account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with financial and tax reporting standards.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure adherence to established accounting policies and principles.
• Manage cash flow positions, investment of funds, and relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Advise management on liquidity, investment strategies, and capital structure optimization.
• Develop and enforce strong internal controls, financial policies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory bodies, and financial service providers.
• Manage reconciliations, budgeting, invoicing, and audit coordination.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills in guiding, mentoring, and supervising junior accounting staff.
• Stay updated with changes in taxation and financial reporting standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA: CA- Finalist;  ACCA
• Must have completed an article ship in a reputable firm.
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification/article ship experience in finance and accounting, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, preferably treasury operations, and best practices.
• Strong command over taxation, compliance, and IFRS-based financial reporting.
• Experience in the National & International organizations, preferably development sector organization.

Required Skills:

• Proven leadership, planning, and team-building abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; working knowledge of SAP (FICO/TRM modules) preferred.