Senior Manager – Shared Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning, execution, and delivery of client accounting services across multiple jurisdictions. This includes ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance with IFRS and statutory standards, effective team leadership, process optimization to maintain high standards of service delivery to clients.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Oversee and review the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all accounting deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted within client and audit deadlines.
• Liaise with external auditors and handle audit queries to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Review management accounts, reconciliations, and financial analyses for multiple entities.
• Manage tax-related matters including coordination with tax advisors and timely submission of filings.
• Develop and implement work plans to meet group and client reporting obligations.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and support professional development initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and financial reporting standards across all jurisdictions.
• Identify potential financial and operational risks and implement mitigating measures.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and strong client relationships.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fully qualified ACCA member.
• Minimum of 10–15 years’ progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior managerial capacity.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING 

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.