Accountant

Job Summary Plan:

• Implement and manage the financial activities of the company, including strategic planning and budgeting 

Job Description:

• Oversee general accounting operations by booking, controlling and verifying our financial transactions. 
• Reconciling account balances and bank statements. 
• Maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. 

Essential Competencies 

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures 
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods of financial reports. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner. 
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance law 
• Ability to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks. 
• Ability to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all levels of the leadership within the organisation – in a timely professional manner 
• Proficiency in IT and SAGE accounting software 

Key Functions and Responsibilities will include the following: 

• Provide strategic financial analysis and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company. 
• Provide timely financial analysis and statements to assist the Senior Management Team in evaluating the profitability of income streams and potential for cost efficiencies. 
• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and return 
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable 
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule 
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings 
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns 

Accounting and Tax Management 

• Prepare and send accurate, complete and timely financial and management reports, which will include weekly/monthly/quarterly management accounts and balance sheet control 
• Oversee, monthly reconciliation of all Company Bank accounts. 
• Manage authorization of weekly electronic and manual payments. 
• Act as liaison with bankers 
• Prepare the cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts, tax returns and balance sheet and a monthly performance review. 
• Ensure that the company is in compliance with all statutory requirements including: 
• Payment and filing of VAT returns, 
• PAYE and Pension remittance 
• Withholding deduction and remittance 

Budget 

• Monitor expenditure to ensure adherence to the company’s fiscal year budget. 
• Continuously improve on the budgeting process through engagement of other departmental heads on financial issues impacting department budgets. 
• Analyze budget variances and consolidate the financial statement for further analysis. 

Audit 

• Ensure timely submission of all external reports such as Audit/Tax Reports etc. 
• Ensure that annual audit requirements are met. 

Job Requirements 

• Proven experience (>5 years) as a financial controller, accounting supervisor or senior accountant 
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process 
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
• Hands-on experience with accounting software Sage 
• Advanced MS Excel skills including (V+H) lookups and pivot tables 
• BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant 
• Relevant certification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, CMA or CPA) will be preferred 
• MSc/MBA is a plus 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Accounting, Corporate Finance
• Reporting Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Reporting Research Results,
• Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills