Purpose:
• Responsible for the production of consolidated financial and/or regulatory reporting from a legal entity perspective for internal and external bodies, in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Role provides management of the client or corporate accounting function including compliance with company/client policies and maintenance of strong internal controls, cash management oversight, pertinent and timely financial reporting, and effective communication between the accounting staff and project personnel.
Scope:
Specific:
• Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies.
General:
• Contributes to departmental business plans and priorities by applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety issues
• Sets priorities for team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
• Typically a graduate, although may have progressed into the role via equivalent business experience that provide knowledge and exposure to fundamental, theories, principles, and concepts
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager
Primary Responsibilities:
• Directs and/or manages the activities of one or more specialized functional areas of accounting in accordance to accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• May contribute to the development, modification, review and implementation of accounting systems, reporting methods and controls, policies and procedures.
• Administers approved accounting practices throughout the organization to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business.
• Trains support personnel in accounting procedures, theories and reporting requirements.
• Identifies and reviews issues affecting Company compliance, legal requirements and customer/company objectives.
• Oversees the preparation, submission and validity of all division or business unit financial reports or fiscal records as required by top management.
• Advises management on issues related to compliance and legal regulations.
• Assist in providing strategic direction for the accounting function of a division or business-operating unit.
• All other duties as assigned.
