Senior Management Accountant

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, Bayport Management Ltd, a leader in emerging markets in the provision of financial solutions and an authorised ACA Training Employer, is looking for a Senior Management Accountant.

Our client, Bayport Management Ltd, a leader in emerging markets in the provision of financial solutions and an authorised ACA Training Employer, is looking for a Senior Management Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising effectively with key BU contacts to build strong relationships and improve the quality of the information produced.

Main responsibilities:

• Review of subsidiary management accounts to provide analysis of business value drivers and KPI’s for the Business Units (“BU”) / Group.
• Producing key divisional performance reports including monthly business review with supporting analysis for each BU.
• Enquire on matters requiring attention.
• Preparing and/or reviewing financial statements.
• Preparing and/or reviewing tax computations.
• Bookkeeping and preparing reconciliations as and when required.
• Prepare monthly management accounts pack as and when required.
• Assist in the audit process of both subsidiaries and Group.
• Assist with other duties of the accounts department.
• Assist in the budgeting process/preparing budget information for management.
• Providing support & analysis to other teams, e.g. Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Group Reporting, Tax etc…

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a finance related field.
• Professional qualification - ACA/ACCA/CFA – (fully qualified)
• 4+ years’ experience (preferably including audit firms)

Candidate profile:

• Accounting skills is essential;
• Well organised with high level of accuracy;
• Good analytical skills with excellent written and oral presentation abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong personality;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Be prepared to work odd hours on an ad-hoc basis;
• Available to travel across Africa and/or Latin America and/or other regions as and when necessary.