EVP - Accounting

About the Role

The Executive Vice President (EVP) - Accounting is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and alignment of accounting operations with business objectives. The role leads consolidation, statutory reporting, internal controls and supports executive decision-making through financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the accounting strategy in alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Advise the CFO and executive leadership on financial implications of business activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage financial audits and ensure readiness for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international tax and financial regulations.
• Oversee group financial consolidation processes for multi-entity operations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Drive analysis of financial performance including variances, trends and KPI metrics; support MD&A and executive-level reporting.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team across functions such as general ledger, AR/AP, fixed assets and tax.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax and other departments to support business initiatives and provide accounting guidance for strategic projects, M&A and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in financial consolidation, compliance and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills

• Financial reporting and statutory compliance
• Audit readiness and coordination
• Tax compliance and tax reporting
• Financial analysis and KPI reporting
• Team leadership and stakeholder management