Head of Accounting

What we do:

The Head of Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, including corporate accounting, international accounting, consolidations, reporting, audits, payroll, and tax.

What you can do:

• Team Management in a Dynamic Environment: Proactively lead a team of accountants in a fast-paced environment, while encouraging a culture of improvement and professional growth, and working cross-functionally throughout the organization to ensure business continuity
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring they reflect the company’s financial position accurately and in accordance with IFRS accounting standards. Provide insights and analysis on financial performance to senior leadership
• Systems Management: Oversee SAP ERP system, and responsible for leading optimization projects; identify and assist with implementation of systems improvements
• Implement Best Practices: Develop and implement standard processes for financial consolidation and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS accounting standards and regulations
• Month-End Close and Reporting Improvement: Continually develop, expand, and improve month-end close and financial reporting procedures, helping to drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities
• Streamline Processes: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with the FP&A team and other departments to gather and integrate financial data from various sources
• Audit Support: Support the year-end financial statement audits

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related accounting and corporate finance experience
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
• At least 3 years of management experience
• Track record of partnering with Executive Leadership

You may also be able to contribute:

• CPA Required
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team of finance professionals
• Strong experience in reporting to senior management of a well-established company
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, the Company’s ERP system
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage change effectively

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024