General Ledger Manager

As a Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience, your main objectives in this position will be to ensure the correct maintenance of books of accounts in adherence to group guidelines for timely and accurate financial reporting, including budgeting and financial planning analysis. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with local statutory laws. Your duties will include preparing forecasted budgets, overseeing accounting functions such as reviewing monthly costs, conducting variance analysis, closing monthly accounts, and reconciling intercompany and bank accounts. You will also be responsible for ensuring timely statutory compliance, reporting monthly activities to management, and preparing projected daily cash flows. Additionally, you will lead the statutory audit of the entity and provide support to the area for audits. In this role, you will serve as the first level of contact for your supervisor, providing support to senior managers and team members. You will ensure quality assurance in financial reporting and identify areas for improvement. It will be essential to monitor the team's performance and ensure work is carried out as expected, as well as coordinate within the team and across departments. You will also liaise with the Regional team on accounting, controlling, and treasury-related matters. To excel in this position, you must possess a strong understanding of accounting standards, GAAPs, processes, and controls. Previous experience of 8-10 years in accounting and finance within the service industry is required. You should be able to work under pressure and independently, with exposure to an ERP environment, preferably with at least 2 years of experience in SAP. Strong Excel skills are essential for this role. Success in this position will be determined by your communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, positive attitude, ability to work both independently and as a team player, and your capacity to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.,