Job Description
Job Overview
The Accounting Manager at Finanzi Services Limited will oversee the accounting operations for our diverse client base, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial services. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for enhancing and streamlining our accounting processes to better serve our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing and nurturing relationships to understand their needs and provide tailored accounting solutions.
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Accountants, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and integration of their financial records into our systems.
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple clients, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Review of clients’ bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll.
- Facilitate and coordinate external audits for clients, liaise with auditors, and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Assist clients in preparing budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and financial insights to support their business decisions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls for clients to safeguard their assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
- Ensure clients’ compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations for clients.
- Oversee the accounting systems and software used by clients, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Collaborate with other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive financial services and support for client projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a client service environment.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to plan and deal with unexpected changes on a day-to-day basis and must be able to work with tight deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Environment: Office setting with occasional remote work flexibility.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Health insurance plans.
- Professional development opportunities.
