**Senior Accountant/Business Partner Opportunity**
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant/Business Partner to join our finance team.
This role involves providing financial insights and strategic guidance to support business decisions and drive the success of the organization.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
* Lead the month-end close process and ensure accuracy and timely completion.
* Provide financial input and analysis to inform decision-making across the division.
* Prepare financial reports for management, highlighting trends and variances.
* Track project costs (Work in Progress) and departmental expenses.
* Improve processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
* Develop and manage divisional budgets, including forecasting revenues and expenses.
* Create and maintain financial models for evaluating business decisions.
* Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation.
* Manage a small team handling transactional finance activities.
* Collaborate with department heads to understand budget/reporting needs.
* Monitor financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
* Automate financial processes and reporting tools.
* Implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks.
* Contribute to ad hoc improvement projects.
Your Qualifications and Experience:
* Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. CPA or CA qualifications are highly desirable.
* Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience in a senior accounting or financial analysis role.
* Advanced Excel skills are essential.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with accounting software and financial systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and numerical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with teams across the business.
* Demonstrated experience in multitasking and prioritizing work effectively.
* Strong desire to learn, grow, and develop professionally.