About the Role
Our esteemed client, a dynamic and growing organization supported by HR-on-Wheels, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting to join their professional services team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in supporting financial reporting operations, delivering top-tier accounting advisory, and managing key client engagements with precision and excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and review comprehensive financial statements and reporting deliverables in strict compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert technical accounting and financial reporting advisory support to a diverse portfolio of startup and SME clients.
- Manage assigned client engagements efficiently, ensuring adherence to timelines, deliverables, and rigorous documentation standards.
- Review complex reconciliations, working papers, and financial reporting schedules to guarantee absolute accuracy and quality.
- Support statutory reporting processes, external audits, and crucial regulatory engagements seamlessly.
- Identify strategic reporting, internal control, and process improvement opportunities for clients to enhance their financial health.
- Supervise, coach, and review the daily work of junior team members to foster professional growth and high performance.
- Participate actively in client meetings, presentations, proposal creation, and other key business development activities.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
- Mandatory possession of ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or an equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification.
- 6 to 8 years of robust professional experience in financial reporting, external audit, accounting advisory, or financial consulting.
- Demonstrated strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation processes.
- Proven track record of successfully managing client engagements and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern financial reporting or accounting systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and deliver quality results within tight deadlines.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment in the heart of Nigeria.