Manager – General Accounting

Job Description

Manager – General Accounting and Accounts Receivable
 

Position Purpose:

Responsible for managing finance services tower operational processes including Accounts Receivable, Banking & Cash Management, General Accounting, Fixed Assets and VAT reporting teams. Ensure process service level targets met including customer expectations, improve operational effectiveness and efficiency, resolve problems and develop process team. Research, analyze, design and communicate finance’s continuous improvement activities and processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Operations or Accounting.
• Relevant professional accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA is a must.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience
• 3+ years of Big 4 Experience is an added advantage.
• 3+ years’ experience in an established Global Shared service center is an added advantage.
• Currently managing a team of professionals
• Change and Innovation Management and Process Management desired, Experienced in building and managing effective teams, knowledge of Shared Services environment and associated operational measures desired
• Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of legal and business issues related to credit control and collections.
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Strategic Agility, Problem Solving, Priority Setting, Planning, Customer Focus
• Delegation, Informing, Managing/Measuring Work, Functional/Technical Skills, Ability to multitask
• Familiarity with Oracle and basic computer programs (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written