Key Responsibilities:
• Review standalone financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements • Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation, highlighting key matters and trends for senior management • Ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and group accounting policies across reporting entities • Review and challenge reporting submissions from finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information • Support the review of group reporting packages and consolidation schedules submitted by business units • Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate statutory audits and timely resolution of audit queries • Identify reporting, disclosure, and compliance issues and provide recommendations for remediation • Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting and disclosures • Drive continuous improvements in statutory reporting processes, controls, and governance frameworks • Ensure timely completion and submission of statutory filings and financial reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory timelines
Requirements:
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in statutory reporting, financial accounting, audit, or a related finance role • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred) • Strong understanding and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) • Experience in preparing standalone financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and disclosures • Hands-on experience in group reporting and financial consolidation processes • Prior Big 4 audit experience is highly preferred • Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize and present balance sheet schedules to senior management • High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory) and proficiency in PowerPoint • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (Oracle preferred) • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight reporting deadlines
