The Senior Manager, Accounting provides technical accounting expertise ensuring that the Company and subsidiaries are in compliance with US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Systems requirements. The individual will have high visibility and be responsible for collaborating with business leaders to provide technical accounting guidance on strategic transactions, assessing accounting ramifications, developing position papers and determining appropriate conclusions.

·  ACCA qualified or a similar accreditation e.g. CPA; Must have 8+ years of related experience  in a senior finance role

· Work related experience must consist of financial accounting.

· Excellent skills related to the consolidation and reporting of financial results,  formulation and implementation of accounting procedures; must be able to prepare regular and special financial statements including, but not limited to, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flows, and budgets.

· Excellent leadership and team management skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, and regulatory requirements.

· Experience in the telecommunications industry is highly desirable.

·        Lead and manage the accounting and finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.

·        Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions.

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· Lead manage the accounting and finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.

· Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions.

· Work closely with various business leaders including Marketing & Sales, HR, Legal, FP&A, etc. to provide guidance on the accounting treatment of strategic transactions.

· Stay current on changes to accounting regulations.  Summarize new and proposed accounting pronouncements and impact to the Company for senior management.

·Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion.

· Support the Company’s external reporting function, ensuring that the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with US GAAP and IFRS. By developing, maintaining and ensuring complete accounting records for all transactions with adequate support, in auditable form, and in accordance with USGAAP and IFRS.

· Lead the accounting close process for the company and subsidiaries to ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting close

· Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth and profitability.

· Prepare and review journal entries as needed.

· Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and support FP&A with variance analysis