Financial Close & Reporting: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; prepare the trial balance, balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and cash flow; deliver management reporting packs with variance analysis and insightful commentary within agreed timelines. General Ledger Governance: Oversee the chart of accounts and ensure accurate, timely, and fully supported reconciliations (including bank, AR, AP, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets & depreciation, and provisions). Review and approve all reconciliations as part of the monthly closing cycle. Project & Revenue Accounting: Ensure revenue recognition is aligned with project milestones, contracts, and Statements of Work (SOW), in compliance with relevant accounting standards. Financial Operations Oversight: Supervise all finance transactions, ensuring timely supplier payments and customer collections. Establish KPIs for AP, AR, and GL functions and report performance to the Finance Manager on a timely basis. Tax & Statutory Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, WHT, and other statutory requirements. Prepare audit schedules and lead the external audit process to ensure zero material adjustments. Policies, Controls & Compliance: Closing checklists, and internal control frameworks (segregation of duties, approval workflows, system access) in line with updated IFRS/EAS and best governance practices. People Leadership: Define KPIs for AP, AR, and GL teams; provide coaching, guidance, and capability-building to enhance team performance.