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Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accountants, senior accountants, and accounting assistants.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage departmental workload to meet deadlines.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new accounting staff.

Accounting Operations & Oversight:

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage and review general ledger operations, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Develop, implement, and refine accounting policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance for clients where applicable.

Client Management & Advisory:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Identify opportunities to upsell additional services to existing clients.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., tax, audit) to ensure seamless client service.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and industry regulations.
• Ensure all accounting practices adhere to professional ethics and regulatory guidelines.

Professional Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation.

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