Job Description

* Organise and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within own area is carried out in a manner consistent with operating procedures and policy. * Oversee/prepare reports according to defined schedules to ensure the provision of accurate, timely accounting information to assist management decision-making and fulfil legislative/regulatory requirements. * Recommend procedures and work instructions covering specific accounting processes in light of overall Finance policy and regulatory requirements to ensure that all activities are carried out in a controlled manner. * Ensure the conformity of data so that it meets the requirements of external representatives, external auditors and partner company representatives. * Liaise with external bodies and representatives (e.g. regulatory authorities, external auditors, Group company representatives) as required to ensure that any queries are answered in a prompt and efficient manner. * Supervise the work of subordinates by the setting of individual objectives and feedback of performance versus objectives to maximise levels of individual performance. * Reconcile financial data according to stated schedules so that the company remains aware of its financial position on an ongoing basis and statutory reports can be produced within internal and legislative time limits. * Provide consultative advice as required to other business areas to allow the realisation of cost saving or efficiency enhancing opportunities. * Prepare non-routine accounting statements for management attention as requested in order to support management decision-making. * Maintains a high standard of professional commitment to quality of service and image to ensure the group philosophy in this regard is upheld at all times. * Provides feedback and professional advice and guidance to subordinates to facilitate in their overall development and enhance their contribution.