Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
- Strategic Focus
- These responsibilities relate to long-term planning, innovation, and aligning with organizational goals:
- Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for automation/process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency. Automate and document processes as needed.
- Support senior leadership
- Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
- Continuous improvement focus
- Identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
- Operational Management
- These tasks involve the day-to-day execution of duties and ensuring smooth operations:
- Team Management
- Provide guidance and support to a team of accounting reviewers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity.
- Project Management
- Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports, ensuring they are reviewed to a quality standard and completed on time.
- Technical Oversight
- Ensure the team follows established procedures and appropriate practices in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS. Manage technical research and application of accounting standards.
- Client Service Delivery
- Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting deadlines.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide regular updates, and address concerns.
- Documentation
- Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented and comply with organizational standards.
- Problem Solving
- Address and resolve issues related to technical pronouncements, disclosures, etc.
- Governance & Risk
- This includes compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and internal standards:
- Escalation Management
- Escalate issues/incidents at the right time and to the right levels to address operational and business risks.
- Performance & Risk Management
- Prepare and present performance reports and identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
- Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders
- Communicate issues, risks, and solutions clearly and effectively.
- The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Qualifications:
- Educational and Professional Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant / Master s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations within the financial services industry.
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage team
- Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices
- Ability to analyse, resolve and document problems and resolutions
- Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements
- Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions
- Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
- Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement
