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