Senior Group Accountant (Remote) - Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited

Opportunity for a motivated accountant to support the Head of Finance across a dynamic Group of Companies. Role includes financial reporting, analysis and general accounting across hospitality, investments and banking divisions, offering broad exposure to multi-entity operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                               Senior Group Accountant

Property:                              Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited

Location:                               Remote 

Reporting:                             Reports to Head of Finance

Annual Salary:                      USD $36,000.00 (Negotiable based on experience and location)

Job Type:                              Full-time

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute and collaborate in various aspects of general accounting and financial reporting and analysis within a dynamic Group of Companies. This role will primarily focus on providing comprehensive support to the Head of Finance in various accounting tasks. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple business and finance operations, including the hospitality division, investments division, and banking division.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Maintain fixed asset registers, including properly accounting for fixed asset acquisitions, disposals and monthly processing of depreciation.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (subledgers and general ledgers) including intercompany and bank.
  • Prepare and post journal entries for general financial accounting in multiple companies including intercompany journals
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
  • Lead the consolidation of the group financial accounts
  • Lead the group quarterly reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets.
  • Consolidate the group budgets
  • Produce other financial reports to support senior management in decision-making.
  • Lead the group audit requests
  • Handle routine administrative tasks, including e-filing and document organization.
  • Provide other assistance as requested and where necessary, to meet the overall objectives of the department and the vision of the Group.

• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified ACCA – CMA preferred
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• At least five years’ work experience in an accounting environment
• Experience working on intercompany, group consolidation, audit
• Must have a reliable internet connection at all times during working hours.

• SKILLS:
  • Attitude
    • High level of initiative.
    • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Financial Acumen:
  • Understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports.
  • Numerate and accurate with the ability to meet deadlines and targets.

• Technology Proficiency:
  • Intermediate level skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft excel.
  • Familiarity with using accounting software.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new financial tools and technologies.

• Communication:
  • Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Organizational:
  • High organizational skills are required.

• Analytical Skills:
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Capacity to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

• Team Player:
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
  • Flexible and adaptable to work in a busy environment.