Team Lead, Financial accountant

The
Team Lead, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading the day -to -day
financial accounting operations within a fast -paced technology company. This
role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting
functions while supporting strategic decision -making with timely and reliable
financial data. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge,
strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in an agile, tech -driven
environment.

Financial
Reporting & Compliance

•       Lead the preparation and
review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with
IFRS/GAAP standards.

•       Ensure full compliance with
relevant tax regulations, financial reporting frameworks, and internal
controls.

•       Coordinate and support
external and internal audit processes, ensuring timely responses to audit
queries.

•       Maintain the integrity of
the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial records.

Team Leadership &
Development

•       Supervise, mentor, and
develop a team of financial accountants, fostering a high -performance culture.

•       Assign tasks, set
priorities, review work outputs, and ensure the team meets deadlines
consistently.

•       Conduct regular performance
reviews, identify skill gaps, and drive continuous professional development.

•       Create a collaborative
environment that aligns with the company's values and growth objectives.

Accounts Management

•       Oversee accounts payable
and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

•       Manage intercompany
reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiation.

•       Monitor and manage cash
flow, flagging variances and escalating concerns to senior management.

•       Ensure accurate and timely
processing of payroll journals, accruals, and prepayments.

Systems & Process
Improvement

•       Drive adoption and
optimisation of ERP/accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, or
NetSuite).

•       Identify and implement
process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of
financial operations.

•       Partner with IT and product
teams to automate repetitive accounting tasks and improve data flow.

•       Support the integration of
financial systems during mergers, acquisitions, or new product launches.

Budgeting & Financial
Analysis

•       Support the annual
budgeting and forecasting process by providing accurate historical data and
analysis.

•       Prepare variance analysis
reports, providing clear explanations of budget vs. actual performance.

•       Provide financial insights
and ad hoc analysis to support business decisions and strategic planning.

Requirements

Essential

•       Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

•       Professional accounting
certification — ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

•       Minimum of 5 years'
progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or
team lead role.

•       Strong working knowledge of
IFRS and/or GAAP financial reporting standards.

•       Proficiency in ERP and
accounting software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar).

•       Advanced Excel skills
including financial modelling, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Desirable

•       Experience working within
the technology, SaaS, fintech, or digital services industry.

•       Exposure to multi -currency
accounting and cross -border transactions.

•       Experience with data
visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).