Job Objective:

The Management Accountant will be responsible for the accurate accounting and reporting of fixed assets, preparation of high-quality management accounts and statutory financial statements, and the maintenance of strong accounting controls across the WIOCC Group. The role will contribute to informed decision‑making through robust financial analysis while ensuring full compliance with IFRS, IAS, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Reporting Line: Director, Accounting and Tax

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Compliance and Governance

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, IAS and Group accounting policies across both local and consolidated reporting
• Coordinate the adoption and implementation of new or amended accounting standards, including assessing their impact on the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income
• Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax requirements across all operating jurisdictions
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support continuous improvement of financial governance frameworks

Management Accounts and Financial Reporting

• Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of financial data recorded in the accounting ERP system
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including detailed variance and trend analysis, with clear and insightful explanations for material movements
• Analyse cost of sales performance by comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
• Play an active role in month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Coordinate and prepare statutory financial statements for WIOCC Group subsidiaries

Fixed Assets Accounting

• Account for fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, revaluations and impairments in line with IFRS and internal policies
• Calculate, review and post monthly depreciation and amortisation entries
• Reconcile the fixed asset sub‑ledger to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules and supporting documentation for management reviews, internal audits, and external audits
• Monitor Capital Work‑in‑Progress CWIP to ensure timely and appropriate capitalisation
• Coordinate physical verification of assets and inventory, including asset tagging across jurisdictions

Audit and Assurance

• Act as a key liaison for external auditors, ensuring the provision of complete, accurate and timely information
• Respond to audit queries with well‑reasoned explanations, financial interpretations and corrective action plans where necessary
• Support internal audits and ensure timely implementation of agreed audit recommendations

Accounting Policy Development

• Support the development, documentation and ongoing maintenance of Group accounting policies, manuals and standard operating procedures SOPs
• Assist in embedding consistent accounting practices across the Group

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior management and business unit leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Engage effectively with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators and advisors, as required

Other Duties

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Director, Accounting & Tax from time to time

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Fully qualified accountant CPAK, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Minimum of five 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in a senior accountant or similar role
• Strong, hands‑on knowledge of IFRS and IAS, ideally within a multinational or group reporting environment
• Demonstrated experience in fixed asset accounting and inventory management
• Prior experience in audit or advisory roles within a Big 4 or reputable professional services firm will be a distinct advantage

Technical and Personal Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multinational and multicultural environment
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnership.