Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for performing deep dive reviews of the accounting framework of EKFC and its subsidiaries to ensure their Financials and accounting records are in compliance with IFRS. The job holder will oversee the balance sheet reconciliations and external reporting (Statutory audit and Group reporting) of EKFC and its subsidiaries.
Key Results Areas:
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures and policies for Management Reporting function to reduce manual intervention and process time and to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
- Deliver precise and prompt management reports to drive effective business planning and strategic decision-making.
- Prepare and review analytical reports and benchmark KPIs that business heads can implement, track, and improve to drive performance and strategic growth.
- Manage the monthly and periodical closure of books of accounts for EKFC and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to reporting timelines and the production of monthly management reports, while also overseeing the chart of accounts and business units, suggesting changes aligned with business developments.
- Manage the external reporting for EKFC and subsidiaries such as Annual statutory audit and Group Reporting by preparing and reviewing detailed audit schedules.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external entities, ensuring the highest standards of business ethics and promptly addressing critical issues to deliver essential services efficiently.
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery methods and procedures, assess resource needs, collaborate with management to review and implement improvements, and drive operational excellence.
- Ensure accounting operational standards are met by contributing financial insights to strategic plans and reviews, implementing and maintaining production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards, resolving issues, and identifying system improvements.
- Ensure EKFC and its subsidiaries' accounting records comply with IFRS standards by leveraging a deep understanding of IFRS and the conceptual framework to resolve complex accounting issues.