Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading and overseeing financial accounting and reporting functions by ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information; delivering timely consolidated and external reports; providing strategic financial insights for decision-making; and strengthening internal controls, reporting processes and governance standards.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and timely submission of statutory, regulatory, and management reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

• Ensure the integrity, reliability, and completeness of financial information for internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide leadership in the interpretation and implementation of IFRS Accounting standards, statutory requirements, and emerging financial reporting developments.

• Establish and maintain an effective financial control environment and risk management framework to safeguard organizational assets and enhance operational efficiency.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.

• Ensure effective management of internal and external audit processes and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.

• Provide strategic financial analysis, performance insights, and decision-support information to Executive Management and the Board.

• Oversee financial planning, budget monitoring, performance reporting, and variance analysis to support organizational objectives and resource optimization.

• Provide oversight of financial systems, controls, and reporting platforms to ensure data integrity, security, operational effectiveness, and continuous process improvement.

• Drive automation, digitization, and innovation initiatives that enhance financial reporting efficiency, controls, and business performance.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other strategic partners on matters relating to financial accounting and reporting.

• Advise management on financial, regulatory, governance, and reporting matters impacting the organization.