Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Record Keeping:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with accounting standards.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and vendor accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial forecasts.

Fleet Cost Management & Analysis

• Track and analyse vehicle-related expenses including:
• Fuel consumption and variances
• Repairs and maintenance costs
• Insurance and licensing fees
• Depreciation of fleet assets
• Prepare cost-per-vehicle and cost-per-kilometre analysis reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend efficiency improvements.

Revenue & Billing Oversight

• Monitor billing for vehicle rentals, shuttle services, and corporate contracts.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and timely revenue recognition.
• Reconcile payments received via cash, transfers, POS, or other channels.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables.

Vendor & Payables Management

• Review and verify vendor invoices (maintenance, parts suppliers, fuel vendors, etc.).
• Process payments in accordance with company approval procedures.
• Maintain updated vendor records and contracts.

Asset & Inventory Management

• Maintain fixed asset register for fleet vehicles.
• Calculate and record depreciation schedules.
• Track spare parts inventory and ensure proper valuation.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure tax compliance, statutory remittances, and regulatory filings.
• Strengthen financial controls to prevent fraud or misappropriation.

 Support to Management

• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
• Participate in budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Present financial reports to management when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) — added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience (experience in fleet, logistics, or transport
• industry preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP)
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

Required Competencies:

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data for operational decision-making
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Reduction in fuel and maintenance cost variances
• Effective receivables collection cycle
• Compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
• Zero tolerance for financial leakages or unresolved discrepancies