Our client, a well-established business with Head Offices based in Larnaca, active in the real estate industry with a focus on property development is looking to hire a knowledgeable Head of Accounts who can lead and motivate accounting staff members and increase department accuracy and efficiency.

The Accounting Manager will delegate, supervise, and participate in accounting department tasks, oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information, hire, train, and motivate accounting staff members, develop and implement department controls and procedures, and ensure that the department operates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

To succeed as a head of Accounting, you should be analytical, detail-oriented, and honest.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as a strong understanding of accounting and management principles and financial legislation

Key Responsibilities:

• Training, and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks.
• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with the current financial legislation.
• Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management and shareholders,
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions which could have a financial impact on the business.
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
• Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with financial institutions (banks etc), as well as governmental services (VAT office, Tax office etc)
• Among other duties and responsibilities the Accounting Manager should also regularly perform the following tasks: Quarterly Management Accounts, Budgetary control, Cashflows control, Tax planning, Liaise with the auditors for year-end statements, Credit control policies, Revenue models, Strategic planning/ Business advisory, Investment appraisal, Liaise with the banks. 

Candidate Profile: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working experience in Accounting, at a managerial level,  of at least 8-10 years is a must
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
• Exceptional math skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software and MS Office.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to comply with all the state and company regulations.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data.