Accountant

The position of Accountant is meant to guide the finance department in best practices and governance as it relates to accounting. The candidate must be able to produce monthly quarterly and annual reports.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly financial statements and variance reports comparing the current year with the budget, previous years, and explanations thereof.
• Keep up to date with I.F.R.S.
• Create, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions and documents to ensure proper compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Ensure all statutory and salary payments are consistent with operating schedules
• Create or Review workflow for each finance team member ensuring that all gaps (if any) are identified and mitigated.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Prepare VAT, Green Fund, and Business Levy computations.
• Ensure the integrity of the General Ledger by supervising all GL activity and approval.
• Manage Balance sheets, profit & loss statements and asset registers
• Manage the reconciliation of accounts payables and receivables
• Prepare an annual budget for consideration and approval by the Board.
• Supervise the completion of all financial information required by Governmental agencies.
• Direct supervision of all General Ledger staff and indirect supervision of all other Finance Department staff, including payroll
• Liaise with the external auditors and ensure the company’s accounts are ready for the annual ledger.
• Observe all Occupational Safety and Health regulations per company policy, including direct reports

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• ACCA qualified
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field
• At least 5 years in a senior Finance /Accounting position, preferably in a retail environment.
• Computer literacy and sound knowledge of accounting software.
• Must have excellent oral and written skills.
• Must be able to work with teams.
• Must have an unblemished Integrity record.
• Must be able to work on own initiative.
• Must be a Motivator.
• Must have great interpersonal skills.
• Must be a highly confidential person.