REQUIREMENTS

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 6–10 years’ progressive accounting experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS/IFRS, closing processes, consolidation (if applicable), and audit liaison.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Xero) and Excel.
• Proven people leadership, stakeholder management, and change-management skills.
• Meticulous, deadline-driven, and able to operate in a fast-paced, growth environment.

KEY SKILLS

• Financial reporting & analysis
• Internal controls & SOP design
• Cash flow & working-capital management
• AP/AR management & credit control
• Systems/ERP implementation & process automation
• Team leadership & coaching
• Communication & stakeholder influence

ROLE SUMMARY

Lead the full set of accounts and day-to-day finance operations (AP/AR, GL, cash flow, closing, audit, compliance), excluding corporate/indirect tax. Drive accurate and timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support management with financial insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own full set of accounts (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Bank Recs) and monthly/quarterly/year-end closing.
• Prepare management accounts: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and SOPs; ensure compliance with SFRS/IFRS and company policies.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable cycles: billing, collections, credit control, supplier payments.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and working-capital optimisation.
• Coordinate annual statutory audit; prepare audit schedules and resolve audit queries.
• Review and approve journals, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Implement and improve ERP/accounting systems; lead process automation and digitisation.
• Partner with Operations/Procurement/HR on costing, project accounting, and payroll postings.
• Prepare board/management reports and KPI dashboards; provide insights for budgeting and forecasts.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team; manage workload planning and performance.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc projects (e.g., system migrations, internal control reviews, IPO/readiness, acquisitions).
• Note: Corporate income tax and GST filings handled by separate Tax team/advisors (scope excluded).