Job Description
Role Overview
- The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a clear sense of ownership in driving performance and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Firm Leadership & Operations:
- Partner with senior leadership to translate strategy into operational plans.
- Review and improve internal processes, workflows, and controls.
- Monitor operational performance using dashboards and management reports.
- Prepare and present regular performance updates to leadership.
Quality Assurance & Client Delivery:
- Review and sign off on major accounting, finance, and tax deliverables.
- Maintain consistent quality standards across client engagements.
- Proactively manage client relationships and address service gaps.
- Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
People Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and manage teams for high performance and accountability.
- Support onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
- Design internal training programs to address technical gaps.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
Growth & Firm Development:
- Support business development initiatives and service expansion.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and performance systems.
- Contribute to proposals, pitches, and client acquisition efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA preferred).
- Strong expertise in financial reporting and taxation (audit experience is an advantage).
- Working knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and applicable tax laws.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 accounting firm.
- At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- High level of commercial awareness and business acumen.