Finance & Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting
Job Description:
The Section Head for Financial Reporting and Consolidation is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of financial reports to management and external stakeholders. The role leads the financial closing process, ensures compliance with financial reporting standards, and maintains strong internal controls across financial reporting functions.
This position plays a key role in supporting audit activities, improving financial systems and processes, and ensuring consistency in the application of accounting policies and standards. The role also collaborates with various business units to strengthen financial controls, resolve audit issues, and enhance overall financial reporting practices.
Financial Reporting & Closing
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Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely preparation and submission of financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
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Lead and manage the financial closing process, ensuring proper internal controls and reporting procedures are followed.
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Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with financial reporting standards and established accounting policies and principles.
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Maintain consistency in the application of accounting methods, policies, and financial reporting practices.
Audit and Compliance
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Support and coordinate interim and annual external audits, including preparation of documentation and schedules required by auditors.
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Address audit findings and implement corrective actions and process improvements where necessary.
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Collaborate with internal audit teams and other departments to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Process Improvement & Financial Systems
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Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting systems, processes, and internal controls.
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Ensure alignment of accounting practices across different units within the organization.
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Support initiatives that enhance the efficiency, transparency, and governance of financial reporting processes.
Stakeholder Collaboration
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Work closely with different departments to review internal processes and resolve financial reporting issues.
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Ensure consistency of financial reporting and compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
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Provide financial insights and analysis to support management decision-making.
Leadership & Team Management
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Lead and provide direction to team members responsible for financial reporting and consolidation.
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Oversee problem-solving, decision-making, and employee relations within the team.
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Support career development, performance management, and communication within the finance function.
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Ensure proper execution of finance strategic plans and reporting initiatives.
Qualifications
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
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Strong proficiency in financial reporting standards and accounting principles
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6–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial reporting or external audit with supervisory responsibilities
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Strong understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk identification
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities