Accounting Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant
• Exceptional ability to identify future business opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Preferably with 10 years’ experience as an Accounting Manager
• With experience in business analysis or a related field
• Experience in Management, Accounting, or a related field may be preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and management principle.
• Proficiency with computers, especially in accounting software and MS Office.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• With experience as an accounting shared services.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyzing financial reports and provide advice to Top Management that will improve accounting/finance business performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate to other departments in developing strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Lead in quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes
• Supervise and/or manage general ledger accounting functions
• Hiring, training, and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested