Job Description
<div>A leading organisation in the Credit Union sector is seeking to engage an Accounting Manager. The purpose of the role is to safeguard the organizations financial health by delivering accurate financial statements, enforcing financial governance, and optimizing accounting processes in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local laws, industry regulations and the credit unions bye-laws. The Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, treasury, financial reporting, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and procurement to ensure the viability, integrity, transparency, and regulatory alignment of the financial operations of the Credit Union.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Supports governance responsibilities, including policy development and fiduciary oversight.</li><li>Leads the organisation-wide budgeting process, coordinating with senior and executive management to ensure alignment of financial resources with strategic priorities.</li><li>Presents financial results and key metrics to the Board of Directors and executive team with clear analysis and actionable insights.</li><li>Ensures timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory standards.</li><li>Leads and manages the procurement function, including strategic sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing controls.</li><li>Oversees all internal and external reporting to stakeholders including auditors, regulators and Board Committees, ensuring adherence to quality standards, internal reporting timetables and external deadlines.</li><li>Manages short- and long-term liquidity to ensure the credit union can meet its operational and lending obligations.</li><li>Designs, implements, and monitors robust internal control frameworks related to financial processes, which safeguard financial assets and mitigate operational risk.</li><li>Performs any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Society.</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<div><li data-start="110" data-end="152"><ul><li>Financial Reporting &amp; IFRS Compliance</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="153" data-end="219"> <ul><li>Strategic Financial Planning, Budgeting &amp; Treasury Management</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="220" data-end="272"> <ul><li>Governance, Risk &amp; Internal Controls Management</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="273" data-end="309"> <ul><li>Procurement &amp; Vendor Management</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="310" data-end="365"> <ul><li>Leadership, Communication &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="366" data-end="413"> <ul><li>Regulatory Compliance &amp; Audit Coordination</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="414" data-end="465"> <ul><li>Data Analytics &amp; Financial Systems Proficiency</li></ul> </li> <li data-start="466" data-end="511"> <ul><li>Ethical Conduct &amp; Professional Integrity</li></ul></li></div>