Senior Accounting Manager, Group Services at CSquared

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounting and Finance Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily, weekly and monthly accounting functions for select operating entities such as: BS and P&L accounting (Cash, Intercompany, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Revenue, Billing, Payroll, Opex). This will also included assistance with month end close processes and reporting, general accounting, tax filings and all related statutory obligations
• Handholding and training in-country teams
• Support in managing relationships with the outsourced accounting vendor

Strategic Tax Management

• Oversee the assessment of tax implications on new projects
• Champion country and group transfer pricing documentation and tracking compliance
• Participate in determination of optimal group transfer pricing structure that will result in tax advantages for the group

Technical Accounting

• Review of consolidated reports and financial results
• Perform detailed monthly country trial balance and balance sheet reconciliation reviews, including following through on resolution of matters arising
• Support group audit processes including technical accounting, statutory financial statements preparation and consolidation
• Provide general reporting support to the Financial Planning & Reporting team
• Assist country finance teams with technical accounting and reporting including training on key IFRS / GAAP focus areas

Reporting / Planning and Analysis

• Support financial reporting, KPI measurements, interpreting financial data to provide meaningful insight to drive business and operational decisions
• Assist in preparation and distribution of financial information on a recurring basis including monthly business updates
• Support in the verification of non-financial data and trends for periodic reporting
• Support preparation of business and project analyses, financial forecasts and reports
• Support Group forecasting processes to ensure key inputs are considered
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to support various business and financial needs by providing actionable recommendations
• Provide general analytical support to the Financial Planning & Reporting team
• Other supporting tasks on an adhoc basis as assigned

Key Success Factors

• Problem solving - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists while maintaining full compliance with the relevant standards.
• Interpersonal skills - Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports team’s efforts to succeed.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Dependability - responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bcom / BA / BS degree or equivalent
• CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in finance/accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a multinational firm managing an accountancy/ finance function with a focus on audit is preferred
• Solid understanding of IFRS
• Strong project management, process improvement and computer skills
• Experience with management of compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement, along with excellent analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and the ability to communicate with seasoned management.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to lead and drive complex initiatives.