Team Lead – Accounting

• Service, build and maintain relationships with a variety of clients with an aim of understanding their unique business and needs.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the operations of industry specific engagements, so as to recommend service solutions to the clients and assess the risk to the company.
• Manage all facets of monthly quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing processes.
• Independently review client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, general ledgers, reconciliations and recorded transaction.
• Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyse unusual items and notify Manager when necessary.
• Review and prepare (where necessary) tax services.

Strategic and operational support

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities for self and team to ensure timely delivery of assignments and projects.
• Ensure each client has an updated permanent file and engagement agreement on record.
• Develop and maintain documentation regarding the competencies and use of all internal accounting and taxation software application being used in the department.
• Engage and lead the team to effectively reach operational targets.
• Lead the on-boarding process of new clients and ensure engagement management processes are performed.
• Assist with the development of department’s strategy, policies and training plans.
• Assist with analysing the department’s monthly performance and provide suggestions for improvements.
• Ensure assignments are invoiced in a timely manner and invoices are issued to clients accordingly.

People care and development

• Review performance, coach and develop team members to achieve individual goals.
• Assess the training needs of the team, design training plan aligned to the departments strategies.

General duties

• Adhere to and enforce the company’s safety policies including timely reporting of incidents and observations to Human Resources department.
• Ensure all clients’ correspondences are filed in CCH and physical file (where applicable).
• Ensure the department’s receivable does not exceed the aged limits set by the company.
•  Develop a good understanding of the organisation’s policies, procedures, forms and relevant accounting software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least six years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• ACCA qualified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of accounting software
• Familiarity and understanding of Tax and VAT laws and regulations
• Comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of US GAAP will be an asset

Communication – speaks clearly and concisely, to inform and persuade. Writes grammatically correct and succinctly. Seeks to improve writing style and effectiveness.

Credible – develops personal credibility on the basis of expanding knowledge and skills and gaining a positive reputation with peers and colleagues

Proactive – seeks new tasks and development opportunities. Identifies and develops new ideas, areas for improvement and is prepared to logically and robustly defend them.

Influence – develops leadership and influencing capabilities and provides mentoring. Seeks opportunities to internally to influence or initiate courses of action or change relevant to the business or job role.

Sceptical – develops an enquiring mind and questions opinion and facts by seeking supporting evidence. Unwilling to accept opinion or fact at face value unless sufficient trust exists.

Business awareness – develops awareness of commercial / business principles. Investigates and internalises the impacts and influences concerning the organisation’s business.

Continuous improvement – understands what skills, knowledge and behaviours are necessary in job role and proactively takes steps to develop them, listening to and learning from colleagues and experts.

Exercising professional judgement – applies professional knowledge to the benefit of colleagues and others; acting competently, diligently, honestly and with due regard to legislation, minimum quality standards and in compliance with the fundamental principles of ethical behaviour.

Organised / Aware – implements effective time management skills and prioritises tasks on the basis of instruction, guidance and personal experience.

Problem solver – solves work-related problems, demonstrating innovative, critical thinking and the ability to plan and undertake projects. Analyses complex data from both internal and external sources, demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs of clients and the business.

Supporting others – identifies and seeks opportunities to cooperate with and collaborate and help others. Develops and builds professional relationships. Mentors and coach others to help improve their skills, knowledge and behaviours, assisting colleagues to adapt to change and handling internal conflicts.

General conduct- professional behaviour and appearance, resourceful, and client oriented. Adheres to and complies with HR policies e.g. Dress code and Health and Safety.