Management Accountant at Owens and Xley

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will be responsible for providing financial controllership oversight to both finance and operations team. You are also charged with the responsibility of supervising all aspects of financial management, including budgets and forecasts preparation, formulation of financial strategies, and the development of internal policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development of a robust operational and financial strategy and metrics tied to the overall corporate strategy and direction that will drive sustainable growth.
• Build upon past and current efforts to develop the financial infrastructure of the organization. This will include a focus on the continued strengthening of risk management strategies, financial management systems and reporting, updating and roll out of policies and standard operating procedures, and development of effective strategies for compliance monitoring and management of financial risks.
• Support commercial and operations leaders/teams to understand financial/accounting implications of transactions and other matters by providing technical accounting guidance.
• Operate and run efficient and effective book closing and internal control processes and procedures.
• Research and advice on complex accounting issues.
• Provide financial leadership and align business and finance strategy to grow the business.
• Work closely with financial and operational leaders to pro-actively identify, manage financial risks and opportunities, interpret to local circumstances and present workable solutions.
• Ensure Controllership and Compliance of all Finance activities and documentation, and ensure that accounting and financial systems for planning, managing and reporting are efficient, consistent, user-friendly, aligned with local statutory policies, laws and regulations.
• Partner with Audit unit for internal compliance reviews, drive closure of open audit issues, proactively work to prevent future issues/ manage risk and lead resulting corrective action process implementation and follow up throughout the organization.
• Report finance status and Key metrics to the Managing Director.
• Participate in annual pre-close and monthly controllership reviews with key operators.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key accounting, tax, auditor, insurance, banks, investment community and other service providers.
• Pro-actively identify revenue and income leakages and develop tactical measures of correction.
• Ensure on-going review, update and documentation of monthly quarterly, and yearly financial forecasts, and ratio analysis. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc/HND in a business -related field.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business-related disciplines.
• Professional membership in relevant industry association is required.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in managerial position in finance.
• Experience in the public relations industry is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial accounting knowledge and best practices.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and river positive change.
• Astute business acumen- financial and commercial knowledge.
• Able to prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Sound knowledge of finance related regulations and risk management practices.
• Ability to create and work with a budget
• Business process optimization skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and influencing skills
• Ability to navigate stressful situations
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative and sound judgement.
• Must demonstrate a high level of creativity in solving complex problems.
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive when situations require this.
• Must have the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders for maximum efficiency.