As a crucial member of the global finance team, a typical Group Accountant job description should include, but not be limited to:
1. Producing consolidated financial reports related statutory reporting, budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc
2. Overseeing and reviewing works done by the local finance team
3. Budgeting and forecasting for the group business
4. Preparing reports for investors
5. Liaising with external auditors and tax agents
6. Looking into strengthening current internal control and process improvement
Group Accountant job qualifications and requirements
A degree and several years’ experience in the Finance and Accounting field will be required to succeed in a Group Accountant role.
A degree in the following fields will prove particularly advantageous:
Accountancy or FinanceEconomicsBusiness Studies·
As well as formal qualifications, a Group Accountant job description should detail the following qualities:
An analytical mindNegotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationshipsCommercial and business acumenGood communication skills – both written and verbalA keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into dataAbility to stick to time constraints