Project Leader- Accounting Outsourcing (UK GAAP (IFRS 102)

Summary of Role
Reporting to the managers, you will manage a portfolio of clients and lead a team within the company. You are passionate about nurturing and grooming talents. 
 
Responsibilities: 
•	Manage a portfolio of overseas clients in a variety of industries. 
•	Review and deliver high quality management and statutory accounts. 
•	Ensure all daily matters required are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner. 
•	Work closely with BDO network to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions and activity within the portfolio are understood and incorporated into the disclosures as appropriate. 
•	Manage the account payables cycle and conduct payment runs as and when requested by the clients. 
•	Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and meet client service expectations. 
•	Effectively delegate and assign tasks to team members, monitor and control workload and chargeable hours. 
•	Ensure the policies and procedures of the Company are adhered to. 
•	Be aware of risk exposure and promptly escalate issues arising to other members of the Management team. 
•	Assist in new processes and system implementation when required.
•	Take ownership of various aspects of team management including, inter alia, involvement in the annual staff appraisal process, holiday management, personal and professional development of team members. 
•	Deliver project reports and SLA & KPI measurements.
 
Qualifications and Experience 
•	Holds or has substantially completed ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.  
•	At least 4 to 5 years of experience in Auditing and/or Accounting. 
•	Experience in leading and managing team/s. 


Skills 
•	Excellent knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP (FRS 102)
•	Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
•	Proven ability of expressing technical and complex issues, both in writing and orally.
•	Excellent leadership and team management skills.
•	Flexible and able to work across several different time zones to meet client demands. 
•	Ability to manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction.
•	Anticipate and address clients' concerns and escalating problems as they arise. 
•	Good knowledge of data protection and GDPR.  
•	Well organized and has a track record of working to tight deadlines. 
•	Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills.
•	Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision. 
•	Good interpersonal communication skills.
•	Ability to interact with staff at all levels and other stakeholders. 
•	Knowledge of accruals, prepayments and variance analysis.
•	Ability to understand invoices and post accurately on different accounting platforms.
•	Good understanding of bookkeeping transactions and financial preparation.
•	Good knowledge of month-end adjustment.