- Preparation/Review of monthly, quarterly and annual B/S, P/L schedules and consolidated final accounts as per IFRS
- Analytical skills to perform variance analysis and detailed review.
- Produce and analyze ad hoc management information requests.
- Preparation and review of various pre and post close journals.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting principles.
- Functional experience in accounting for all balance sheet / income statement heads.
- Collaborate extensively with the external auditors during preliminary and year-end audit procedures.
- Ability to meet KPI timelines including under stringent timelines and high-pressure situations, at the same time maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Good communication skills to be able to manage the In-country team on a daily basis.
- Identify opportunities for process re-engineering / improvement and participate in change initiatives.
- Pro-active approach in highlighting issues for timely resolution
- Ensure participation in various learning initiatives to constantly upgrade future-fit skill set.
Business and Customer/ Stakeholder
- Drive performance to agreed service levels and manage In-Country teams expectations in a timely and professional manner.
- Establish and maintain effective relationship with business areas and identify areas of service improvements by implementing regular calls and feedback mechanism.
- Operational capability must be maintained all year round given the frequency of reporting periods (monthly plus additional requirements quarterly, half-yearly and annually).
- Manage / Support In-Country relationship effectively.
Risk and Controls
- Responsible for maintaining documentation as per RCA and SOX requirement.
- Ensure SOPs are relevant and updated.
- Adherence to Group policies, IFRS reporting requirements, audit, controls and compliance requirements.
- Ensure testing of processes per Business Continuity plan
Functional Knowledge
- Prior experience in Financial accounting and Reporting and strong knowledge IFRS
- Good working knowledge of month end closure preferably in the Banking Sector
- Meticulous and impeccable attention to detail
- Good communication skills for ensuring smooth day to day interaction with In-Country teams.
- Very robust Excel skills to interpret high data volume and facilitate automation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
- Understanding of Global markets, products, securities etc.
Others
- Excellent communication skills, including experience of explaining complex technical matters simply.
- Good knowledge of Analytical tools, MS Access Database, Xceptor , Power BI will have an added advantage
- Experience of working with colleagues and stakeholders cross-border in a multinational organization
- Previous tenured employment with a Financial Institution will be an advantage.