Head of Corporate Accounts

Lead and manage the Corporate Accounts team with responsibility for Group Consolidation, Management Reporting, and Budgeting. This includes timely reporting to aid decision-making and assesses business performance. While this position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent works closely with the Head of Commercial Finance to ensure a smooth coordination of work across the globe.

Key Accountabilities

· Manage, coach and motivate staff to develop a sustainable and effective team

· Promote cohesiveness within the global teams in Group Finance

· Custodian of the Group Limits of Authority (LOA) manual. Ensuring governance and sound internal controls within AET

· Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial, management and Board reports to meet AET and MISC reporting and performance review requirements

· Drive the implementation of standard financial reports based on consistent formats, terms and definitions, and continuously identify areas that can be improved

· Ensure the timely and smooth closure of financial books at period end in accordance with corporate timelines

· Provide guidance to the global Finance team members on accounting issues in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, AET policies and procedures

· Provide strong leadership to the Credit Risk team by providing effective supervision and driving improvements in credit risk mitigation strategies

· Lead the financial budgeting and forecasting process for the group and in accordance with Management and Corporate timelines

· Manage both the internal and external audit processes

· Drive the cost management process together with other business leaders

· Act as the point person for all financial inquiries from external parties

· Capable of executing Crisis Management Responsibilities as required by role

· To comply with Company’s policies and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics (CoBE)

· Other ad hoc projects as and when required

Leadership Competencies

· Entrepreneurship

· Strategic Agility

· Inspirational Leadership

· Build Relationships

Functional Competencies

These competencies are all required for this position, with some more key than others. During a recruiting process, candidates will be assessed against the key competencies required to meet business needs at the time. Competency levels will be measured and assessed throughout employment to support progression and ongoing development.

· Internal control and compliance development

· Development of financial and accounting policies and procedures

· Application of financial and accounting standards, policies and procedures

· Management reporting advisory

· Statutory reporting advisory

· Financialreporting trends and best practices

· Budget strategy, advisory and implementation

· Continuous process improvement and advisory

Experience:

- 5 to 6 years in Controllership or Financial Planning & Analysis type roles

- Managing a diverse team in remote locations

- Engaging senior management level stakeholders

- Preferably experienced in implementing new Financial Reporting/Consolidation systems

Specialized knowledge:

- Microsoft Office

- ERP systems (Oracle or SAP)

- GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards

- Sharp analytical mind and attention to detail essential

- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Professional with high integrity and leadership

- Able to deliver solutions in the midst of ambiguity and differing opinions

- Able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines