GL Lead (Shared Services)

We are currently working with a large consumer services organisation to recruit a GL Lead within their Shared Services team. This role offers ownership of the General Ledger function, along with involvement in broader finance transformation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of the GL and maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax obligations, including validation of indirect tax and withholding tax reporting
• Drive the full financial close cycle and strengthen financial controls and audit readiness across GL and R2R, while driving process improvement and automation
• Uphold the integrity of the balance sheet through robust reconciliation oversight and prompt clearance of discrepancies
• Enable accurate, reliable management, statutory and audit reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy with CA/CPA qualifications
• Minimum 10 years' experience in financial reporting, ideally within Shared Services environment
• Deep knowledge of close and reporting, GL/balance sheet governance, fixed assets, and tax principles (GST/WHT or equivalent)
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience

Please email your cv directly to [email protected] in word format.

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