About the Role
The position involves comprehensive review and analysis of standalone financial statements, ensuring they meet accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and contribute to the financial governance framework within the organization.
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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.
