Manager- Accounting Outsourcing Services

The Manager plays a crucial role in supporting and overseeing various financial and accounting activities ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organizes the workflow and goals management of the department for effective service delivery
• Building and maintaining client relationships in furtherance of departmental growth
• Develop and implement policies and procedures necessary for meeting the requirements of AOS’ clients and ensuring a satisfied clientele
• Liaise with staff to ensure they comply with set client service standards in carrying out job duties
• Participation in company-wide groups and cross functions with peers to ensure collaboration for shared goals
• Working with the COO/ Executives and Management for strategy development and execution planning
• Communicating financial and key performance indicators to direct reports
• Defining roles of staff and guiding the talent identification in support of effective service delivery and organisation objectives
• Creating succession plans and development opportunities for staff.
• Supporting initiatives related to risk management for clients and client related services
• Providing coaching and mentorship to staff
• Conducting relevant training to all direct reports to ensure continuous growth and development
• Create and promote an environment that inculcates the values of the company
• Prepare proposals, RFP’s, engagement letters as well as costing for potential jobs
• Prepare budgets for the department for each financial year
• Review of deliverables to Finance Department- WIP, invoicing etc. and take action where necessary
• Conducts timely performance reviews with the overall intent of closing gaps and identifying changes to KPI’s and professional developmental plans by established deadlines
• Monitors job profitability and attends meetings with clients as necessary
• Prepare, review and approve; 1. Monthly accounts 2. Annual Management and Statutory accounts and working Papers file, in accordance with IFRS 3. Bi-monthly VAT and quarterly taxes computations and filling of respective returns 4. Tax computations including deferred taxes

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
• ACCA qualified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Sound knowledge of accounting software
• Sound understanding of Tax and VAT laws and regulations
• Comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of US GAAP will be an asset