Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager

Client of Kalamntina

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance by aligning reporting with budgets, forecasts, and corporate objectives.
• Ensure timely preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements and variance analyses for executive and board decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and strategies to enhance compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Identify and lead opportunities for automation and process improvement within financial reporting.
• Supervise the preparation and analysis of quarterly and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Oversee the full group consolidation process, including elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.
• Collaborate with country-level finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting standards across all entities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on consolidation-related matters.
• Conduct variance analysis to provide insights into financial performance and key drivers of results.
• Support regulatory compliance, tax management, and audit requirements across jurisdictions.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of staff and consolidation specialists to drive high performance and professional growth.
• Provide training and guidance on IFRS standards, consolidation processes, and reporting best practices.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across finance teams and subsidiaries.
• Automate and streamline reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, presentations, and forecasts as required by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is required.
• 7 9 years of finance and accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and consolidation.
• Preference for candidates with Big 4 background.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
• Skilled in time management, able to handle pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and statutory requirements.