Accounting Manager

About the role

This is a permanent opportunity with a stable, growth-focused organization that values rigorous financial discipline, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement. You'll join a collaborative team in a hybrid environment, with the scope to refine processes and elevate the quality of financial information across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger and month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, consolidating inputs and preparing financial projections and analysis for management review.
• Monitor and analyse cost accounting data and variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations to operational and finance leaders.
• Review and interpret financial results, preparing management reports and dashboards that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Serve as a key user and point of contact for the ERP and accounting systems, driving system optimisation and process automation.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and addressing audit queries in a timely manner.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in an accounting leadership or senior accounting role with responsibility for general ledger and month-end close management.
• Strong track record in financial reporting and analysis, including preparation and review of financial statements under US GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support planning and performance management.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and variance analysis within a product- or manufacturing-oriented environment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and technical accounting concepts.
• Able to interpret complex financial data, communicate insights clearly, and partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff and coordinating team workflows.
• Background in process improvement, standardisation, or automation within finance functions.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency environments.
• Prior experience supporting audits and implementing recommendations.
• Familiarity with business intelligence or reporting tools for enhanced financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., CMA) are an advantage.
• Ongoing professional development in technical accounting, GAAP updates, or financial systems preferred.