KEY Skills AND COMPETENCIES

·        Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

·        Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of industry regulations, such as GAAP, IFRS, and relevant regulatory frameworks, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and maintaining accurate financial records.

·        Internal Controls and Risk Management: Proven ability to design and implement robust internal control systems, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to safeguard assets, minimize risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

·        Strategic Planning: Strong strategic mindset, capable of developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving profitability, and promoting long-term sustainability.

·        Financial Analysis and Reporting: Proficient in analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends, and providing accurate and insightful financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making and support organizational objectives.

·        Budgeting and Forecasting: Expertise in developing and managing budgets, including forecasting revenue and expenses, monitoring actual performance against budgeted targets, and providing variance analysis.

·        Audit and Compliance: Experienced in coordinating and managing external audits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and addressing audit findings. Familiarity with internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and implementing control procedures.

·        Accounts Payable Management: Proficiency in managing the accounts payable process, which involves accurately recording and processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, and managing vendor relationships.

·        Accounts Receivable Management: Expertise in accounts receivable management, including invoicing customers, monitoring and tracking receivables, performing collections activities, and managing customer relationships.

·        Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of accountants or junior staff. This includes providing guidance, assigning tasks, and promoting a collaborative work environment.

·        Process Improvement: Proven track record of identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial processes.

·        Audit and Assurance: Experienced in conducting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and managing relationships with auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.

·        Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effectively communicating complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software and financial management systems, enabling efficient data analysis, report generation, and process automation.