FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Job Summary

The Financial Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for payroll accounting, accounts payable and receivable. He/ She will be responsible for production of financial reports, proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate processing of financial transactions and administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.

• Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 5 years

Job Description/Requirements

• Maintain a system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and assets.
• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly Board pack and financial management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast.
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Maintain control of the following areas: general ledger, accounts payable, expense reports, billing, and payroll.
• Ensure integrity of stock take and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Review supplier reconciliations before payments; manage supplier queries and resolution of reconciling items.
• Managing accounts receivable in terms of debt collection, credit control, allocations and circulation of customer statements.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Coordinate the preparation of draft audited financial statements and all tax returns; ensure timely, accurate, and complete issuing of financial statements as required.
• Monitor bank accounts and coordinate cash sweeps to minimize bank interest charges and penalties.
• Prepare weekly payment forecasts based on agreed payment plans and business requests.
• Ensure bank obligations are paid on time (LC&s, Bills of Exchange, Stock loans, Commercial loans, Asset finance, IPF).
• Assist in the production of cash flow reports, annual budgets, and forecasts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Coordinate interim and annual audits.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations, legislation and Tax compliance.
• Ensure appropriate and adequate General Insurance cover and ensure timely renewal and payment of premiums (IPF).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 
• CPA K or ACCA
• Knowledge and use of ERP
• FMCG or B2B industry experience is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience finance and accounting experience including coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and payroll
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Proven ability to make complex and time-sensitive decisions in the best interests of the organization.
• High level of integrity