Corporate Financial Specialist

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to manage core accounting functions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across all reporting activities.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely approvals, payments, and effective three-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices.
• They will also monitor vendor accounts and manage aging reports to guarantee prompt payments while resolving any disputes or discrepancies that may arise.
• Furthermore, the Financial Accountant will ensure full compliance with GST regulations, withholding tax requirements, and internal financial controls through diligent oversight of all AP activities.
• Closely collaborating with procurement and operations teams, they will enhance payment cycle efficiency and support seamless business operations.
• The role also involves managing billing and collection processes for Accounts Receivable by ensuring timely invoicing, performing customer account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate AR balances.
• In addition, the Financial Accountant will drive collection efforts by monitoring AR aging reports, engaging stakeholders to minimise overdue balances, and conducting credit risk assessments for new and existing customers.
• Optimising billing structures and payment terms through close cooperation with business development and commercial teams, they will support organisational objectives.
• Maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial transactions in line with IFRS and local GAAP, the Financial Accountant will manage month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Finally, they will support preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, management reporting, as well as external and internal audits by providing timely responses to auditor queries.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field demonstrating solid academic grounding in core financial principles.
• CPA or CA qualification (or progress towards certification) reflecting their commitment to professional standards within the industry.
• Five years' experience in finance or accounting roles within multinational corporations or shared services environments showcasing their familiarity with complex organisational structures.
• A proven background in renewable energy or infrastructure sectors is highly regarded as it demonstrates understanding of industry-specific challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS standards as well as local GAAP requirements ensuring compliance across all reporting activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with other financial reporting tools allowing them to deliver high-quality analyses efficiently.
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with meticulous attention to detail so they can identify discrepancies quickly while maintaining data integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities supported by clear communication skills which enable them to build trust-based relationships across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams; proactive approach towards process improvement initiatives.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to make a meaningful impact on our organisation's financial performance.

• Financial analysis and planning
• Accounting and auditing
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Leadership and collaboration
• Process improvement and innovation

Please note that this is a key position within our organisation and we are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who can contribute to our continued success.