Lead, Financial Reporting & Analysis at Credit Direct Limited

Job Summary

We are looking for a Lead, Financial Reporting & Analysis. The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial statements. This role involves managing the preparation and analysis of financial reports, coordinating with various departments, and implementing best practices in financial reporting.

Job Details

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement in financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the accounting, finance, and other departments to gather necessary information for financial reporting.
• Support the CFO in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors.
• Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting processes and systems.
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. 
• Support month-end and year-end closing.

Compliance and Control:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise international accounting and issue identification and resolution.
• Create, implement and maintain comprehensive worldwide accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
• Perform continuous assessment of the close process and process re-engineering to reduce the timing to close the financial period.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls.
• Implement and maintain robust financial reporting processes and controls.
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide regulatory interpretations and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the financial reporting team.
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.
• Ensure the team has the necessary resources and tools to perform effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred. i.e., ICAN, ACCA, IFRS 9
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related role.
• Proven track record of managing financial reporting processes in a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS).

COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

Technical:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting 
• Budgeting & Forecasting 
• Financial Analysis 
• Data Analysis
• Treasury and Liquidity Management 
• Investor Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tax Management ​ 
• Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance

Behavioural:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Excellence
• Execution
• Energy
• Empathy
• Evolution
• Emotional Intelligence
• Business Acumen
• Decision-Making
• Result Oriented

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• Technical interview 
• Assessment
• Interview with Senior members of the team
• Cultural and Behavioural Fit Interview with a member of the Executive team.