Senior Accounting Executive (Financial Reporting)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Executive (Financial Reporting) to join our finance team, supporting the financial reporting needs of a dynamic group of companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial reporting, consolidations, tax management and planning, financial ratio analysis, and group-level financial analysis. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with local and international accounting standards.

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the group of companies, ensuring compliance with applicable financial reporting standards.
• Manage the group’s month-end and year-end financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for all entities within the group.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for group-level consolidation.
• Perform financial ratio analysis to evaluate the group's financial performance, liquidity, profitability, and operational efficiency, providing insights to management.
• Ensure the accuracy of intercompany transactions and reconciliations, including elimination entries, for consolidated financial reporting.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes at both the entity and group levels, providing insights and analysis for management decision-making.
• Manage tax planning and compliance for the group, ensuring adherence to all tax regulations, including corporate income tax, indirect taxes (such as VAT/GST), withholding taxes, and transfer pricing.
• Coordinate and liaise with tax agents and auditors to facilitate a smooth tax and audit process.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards, reporting regulations, and tax laws, ensuring the group’s financial reporting and tax practices remain compliant.
• Collaborate with finance teams across all entities within the group to gather and validate financial data, ensuring consistent reporting across the organization.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic decision-making, highlighting trends, variances, and financial risks.
• Develop and improve internal controls related to financial reporting and tax management, ensuring robust governance and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is strongly preferred.
• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, or external audit, with a focus on tax planning and management preferred.
• Strong understanding of local and international accounting standards (MFRS, IFRS), tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and perform tax analysis and planning.