At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
As the Head of General Ledger (GL), you will lead the global accounting team and function, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial data across multiple international legal entities. This role is key in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS). The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Accounting & Financial Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 5-6 direct reports (General Ledger Accountants)
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department (GL, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).
- Oversee the General Ledger for all group entities
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Author and maintain definitive position papers on accounting treatments
- Liaise with external auditors during group audit processes.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive process improvements and automation within the accounting functions.
- Ensure accounting systems and processes scale with business growth.
Team Management & Collaboration
- Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and other departments for cross-functional initiatives.
- Implement an empowered delegation framework, pushing operational tasks to the team to free up strategic bandwidth for process innovation.
- Provide structured support and clear guidance to a growing international team, serving as a mentor for junior members and new hires.
- Support CFO with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives.
Technical / Functional Skills:
- Enthusiastic hands-on and can-do mentality
- Strong team player able to work under stress.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in audit (Big 4 background is a plus).
- Knowledge of tax implications and transfer pricing.
- Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience, including group consolidation. 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years' experience managing global teams in multi-entity organisations
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and consolidation principles.
- Experience in a multinational or group structure
- Experience in external audit (Big 4 preferred)
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