Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

This role leads the Accounting, Reporting & Compliance function and is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, governance, internal controls, statutory compliance, and accounting operations across the company's business units. The candidate will provide strategic leadership to the finance team, drive process excellence, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

Responsibilities
Provide accounting and operational finance support for regional entities under a shared services model.

• Lead the accounting, reporting, audit, compliance, and internal control agenda across the organization.
• Act as the key liaison with senior management, external auditors, tax authorities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, process standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.

Main Tasks

Accounts & Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial close activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve financial statements, management reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure the completion of full sets of accounts, including group consolidation and multi-entity reporting.
• Monitor the quality, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across all business units.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning processes.
• Track financial performance through variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, business analysis, and decision support.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee corporate tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and implement tax-efficient strategies while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements and assess their business impact.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead external and internal audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks and financial policies.
• Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and internal policies.

Requirements

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective team player who fosters collaboration with a hands-on approach.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a track record of delivering individual, team, and organizational objectives.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound and timely decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrating maturity, adaptability, and sound judgment in engaging with stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, shared-responsibility environment.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or an MBA.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/SFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience in shared services, multi-entity environments, and regional operations is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in an IT Consulting / Services company is an advantage.