CPA Accountant

Job Summary:

The CPA Accountant will be responsible for reviewing financial accounts, ensuring governance compliance, and reporting directly to the Board. This individual must operate independently, identifying financial risks, ensuring financial transparency, and providing strategic financial recommendations to optimize the groups multi-business operations.

The ideal candidate will be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with experience in enterprise-level business structures, multi-entity accounting, and financial governance. They must possess strong analytical skills, a high level of integrity, and the ability to communicate complex financial insights effectively to board members.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & Governance:

• Conduct independent financial analysis and reporting for the Board, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

• Identify and implement governance best practices to enhance financial oversight and prevent mismanagement.

• Perform forensic financial reviews to detect financial irregularities, misreporting, or excessive expenditures.

• Oversee multi-business financial reporting, ensuring proper consolidation of accounts across diverse business entities.

Board-Level Reporting & Compliance:

• Present clear, concise financial reports at board meetings, summarizing key findings, risks, and recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and financial regulations, including Cayman Islands financial governance laws (if applicable).

• Work alongside legal and audit teams to review contracts, financial commitments, and investment proposals before board approval.

• Assess dividend distribution policies, director compensation, and benefit structures for sustainability and fairness.

Financial Strategy & Risk Management:

• Develop and recommend cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements across all business units.

• Monitor cash flow, revenue forecasts, and debt management, ensuring financial sustainability.

• Evaluate business acquisition, investment, and divestment proposals and advise the board accordingly.

• Ensure that financial controls and risk mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.

Accounting & Operational Efficiency:

• Oversee the outsourced accounting teams, ensuring timely financial reporting and accuracy.

• Recommend improvements for accounting software, payroll systems, and reporting automation.

• Review accounting fees and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business needs.

• Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• CPA Certification (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent (ACCA, CFA, CA).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or financial governance.

• Strong understanding of multi-business financial structures, intercompany transactions, and complex reporting.

• Experience in enterprise-level business operations, preferably in real estate, hospitality, or multi-industry conglomerates.

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Excel financial modeling.

• Deep knowledge of financial compliance, risk management, and tax regulations.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to board members.

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with forensic accounting and fraud detection.

• Prior work in board advisory roles or high-level financial consulting.

• Understanding of Cayman Islands financial and business regulations (if applicable).