Accounting Manager (Chief Accountant)

Duration of Assignment: 5 Days Week
We are looking for a knowledgeable Accounting Manager (Chief Accountant) who can lead and motivate accounting staff members and increase department accuracy and efficiency. The Accounting Manager (Chief Accountant) will delegate, supervise, and participate in accounting tasks, oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, hire, train, and motivate accounting/admin staff members, develop, and implement department controls and procedures, and ensure that the department operates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
To succeed as a Accounting Manager (Chief Accountant), you should be analytical, detail-oriented, and honest. The ideal Financial Controller should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a strong understanding of accounting and financial legislation.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that month-end, quarterly reports, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation.
Financial Analysis
• Analyzing monthly financial data and reports to management or support in analytical process - monthly results analysis (budget v/s actual comparison).
• To identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement. Analyze key financial metrics and ratios to support decision-making processes.
Budgeting and Forecasting
• Support management in Budget preparation, including coordinate activities of different departments of the company, timeline planning, forecast sales, fixed/variable costs, cash flow, capital expenditure and etc.
Cash Flow Management
• Develop accurate cash flow projections to anticipate future needs.
• Regularly monitor and update cash flow forecasts based on actual performance.
Audit Coordination
• Participating in external and internal audit activities, handling audit queries, follow-up of deficiencies and provide information as required by external and internal auditors.
Tax Compliance
• Co-ordinate with Tax Agent to finalize and complete all mandatory corporate tax filing accurately and on timely basis.
Internal Control
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations. Implement policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks and monitor adherence to internal control requirements.