Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description : ) SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER SOUTHERN AFRICA Senior Manager to lead their global Accounting operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the broader finance agenda while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in the accounting function. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with significant post-qualification experience, a proven track record of leadership, and expertise in managing and developing high-performing teams. What you'll do: As the Senior Manager for Accounting, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our client's global accounting operations Develop and execute the accounting strategy in alignment with the organisation’s overall financial and business goals. Build out and lead a high-performing team of Accountants, Accounts Payable, and Sales Ledger professionals. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting. Recruit, mentor, and retain top accounting talent to ensure a capable and motivated team. Oversee the preparation of monthly management packs and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP). Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements related to accounting and reporting. Drive efficiency and process improvements across all accounting functions. Lead the implementation of accounting systems and tools to enhance automation and reporting capabilities. What you bring: As the Senior Manager for Accounting, you bring a wealth of experience in financial accounting and reporting Qualified accountant (e.g., CA(SA) ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with 15+ years of post-qualification experience. Significant experience in financial accounting and reporting. Proven experience in building and leading high-performing teams across accounting functions. Strong understanding of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements. Leadership and people management skills. Strong analytical abilities. Excellent attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in accounting software.

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