Group Head Reporting Accountant at Kimberly Ryan

Responsibilities:

The Ideal candidate should be highly experienced and detail-oriented Group Reporting Accountant with a strong background in asset management, fixed income, inert-dealer brokerage, and oil and gas industries

• Ensure accurate financial statements, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations
• Prepare, deliver reliable financial statements/reports for the company’s various business segments
• Reporting requirements specific to asset management, fixed income, inter-dealing, loan book management and oil and gas sector
• Establish and lead the finance functions- treasury, tax, statutory and management accounting, financial control, and internal and external reporting
• Provide financial analysis and insights including investment strategies, risk assessment, and market trends
• Assess financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with industry specific regulations, reporting standards, and tax requirements
• Liaise with external organizations including regulatory organizations, external auditors, banks
• Stay updated on regulation changes and implement adjustments to financial reporting practices
• Facilitate the annual budgeting process, working with other departments and investee companies
• Assist in the development and management of annual budget and long-term financial forecasts
• Cash flow projections to ensure appropriateness for operations and planned investments
• Monitor budget variances and provide explanations and recommendations as needed
• Handle full accounting functions- AR, AP, bank and intercompany reconciliation, counterparty
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances within the group’s entities, addressing any discrepancies
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process and address audit queries
• Prepare and submit financial reports to regulatory bodies and stakeholders as required.
• Implement policies to effectively manage working capital.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with documented system of finance policies and procedures across the group.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering professional development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insight for reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Master’s degree, ACCA, ACA, CIMA). CFA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years’ auditing/accounting experience in financial institutions- asset management, Fixed Incomes, banking, Audit, Private Equity, etc.
• Additional exposure to the oil and gas sector is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS) and industry-specific regulations
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting/financial software packages
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop team members