Head of Accounting

Function : 
Finance
Reports to : 
Finance Director
Role purpose:
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Accounting will be responsible for the accounting function across the Group.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Responsible for Financial Reporting & Accounting Principles:
Compilation of Financial Statements;
Advisory on Accounting issues.
Lead the Accounting function including:
General Ledger Accounting;
Asset Accounting;
Accounts Receivables;
Accounts Payables; 
Reconciliation of Bank accounts/loans;
Inventory Accounting;
Month end processes;
Manage Treasury and Cash:
Payments to Suppliers;
Intercompany balances;
Banking relationships;
Cash Forecasting;
Liquidity, cash management and funding;
Guarantees and LC’s.
Governance of Financial Systems:
Finance IT needs;
Management of new business impact on Finance Operations.
Responsible for Tax:
Tax Compliance and Returns;
Tax and Reporting.
Manage the Auditing process:
Auditor relationships;
Audit Reviews;
Draw up and agree Audit Plans.
Ensure effective implementation of Cash Collection and Credit Vetting processes:
Cash Collection;
Customer Onboarding Process and Credit Vetting.
Others:
Standardisation of relevant Accounting policies within the group;
Responsible for ensuring Inventory stock takes.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience :
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field
Must have had at least 5 years of working experience in a leading accounting position within a fast-paced and dynamic position and have had significant, successful, and proven experience leading a financial accounting department
Ideally have experience within the retail industry
Excellent interpersonal and ability to influence key members of the organisation;
Ability to mentor, motivate and inspire the assigned direct reports and junior staff members
Strong commercial and analytical skills;
Financial accounting business acumen
Competent financial modelling skills in Excel
Fluency in English and French