- The Head, Financial Reporting & Tax Management is responsible for leading the organization's financial reporting and tax strategy implementation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information.
- The role provides strategic oversight of financial reporting processes, tax planning, and compliance, supports executive decision-making, and ensures alignment with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Control:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle, ensuring adherence to defined timelines
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Establish and maintain robust financial control frameworks to safeguard data integrity and minimize risk
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit-readiness of all financial records are and deliver accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Tax Strategy & Compliance:
- Drive the implementation of tax management and optimization strategies aligned with business objectives
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory tax obligations (corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.)
- Oversee accurate and timely tax filings, minimizing exposure to penalties and reputational risk
- Provide strategic tax advisory support on business decisions, transactions, and investments
- Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory and tax law changes, recommending proactive responses
Audit, Governance & Regulatory Engagement:
- Serve as the primary interface with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulators
- Lead the coordination and resolution of financial and tax audits, ensuring minimal disruption
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
- Strengthen internal control systems and risk management practices
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Oversee budget preparation and forecasting, ensuring alignment with financial and tax considerations
- Lead variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance
- Support long-term financial planning and capital allocation decisions
Leadership & Process Improvement:
- Provide leadership and direction to the Financial Reporting & Tax team
- Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and tax processes
- Build team capability and succession pipelines through coaching and development
- Enhance efficiency, transparency, and scalability of reporting systems and processes
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCY SPECIFICATION
Academic Qualification & Work Experience
- First degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) required
- Minimum 10 years' relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong experience in preparing financial statements and managing tax filings, good knowledge of international tax laws and financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP), audit coordination and regulatory engagements
Required Competencies (KSA):
Knowledge (Technical & Functional)
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting standards
- O In-depth understanding of local and international tax regulations
- Knowledge of insurance industry financial practices and regulatory frameworks
- Understanding of financial governance, internal controls, and risk management
- Familiarity with audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements
Skills (Demonstrable Competencies)
Technical Skills
- Financial reporting and consolidation
- Tax planning, compliance, and filing
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- ERP and financial systems proficiency
Leadership & Management Skills
- Team leadership and performance management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Stakeholder management across senior levels
Analytical & Communication Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Abilities (Application & Impact)
- Ability to lead financial reporting and tax strategy at an enterprise level
- Ability to ensure compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and business decisions
- Ability to drive transformation, automation, and process improvement
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