Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organisation.
• Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a B.Sc.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of cognate experience
• Enhanced numerical and quantitative skills such as payables, receivables, and stock.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Time management and organisation skills 
• Communication skills 
• A very good knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and ERP is an added advantage.
• Attention to Details.