Financial Reporting Manager at HR-on-Wheels

Role Overview

• Our client, serving Africa’s high-growth startups and SMEs across fintech, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and software is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manager, Financial Reporting to lead accounting, finance, and tax engagements while strengthening operational efficiency and client delivery standards.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a clear sense of ownership in driving performance and quality.

Key Responsibilities
Firm Leadership & Operations:

• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategy into operational plans.
• Review and improve internal processes, workflows, and controls.
• Monitor operational performance using dashboards and management reports.
• Prepare and present regular performance updates to leadership.

Quality Assurance & Client Delivery:

• Review and sign off on major accounting, finance, and tax deliverables.
• Maintain consistent quality standards across client engagements.
• Proactively manage client relationships and address service gaps.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

People Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and manage teams for high performance and accountability.
• Support onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• Design internal training programs to address technical gaps.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.

Growth & Firm Development:

• Support business development initiatives and service expansion.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and performance systems.
• Contribute to proposals, pitches, and client acquisition efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA preferred).
• Strong expertise in financial reporting and taxation (audit experience is an advantage).
• Working knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and applicable tax laws.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 accounting firm.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• High level of commercial awareness and business acumen.