Accountant

Brief Job Overview

• We are looking for a Accountant to join our team, a mid-level experienced candidate who will support the Finance / Accounts Unit with the task of guiding businesses and individuals in decisions about spending money to attain profit.
• You will analyse data, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide recommendations to stakeholders / Firms.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Ensures general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.
• Institutes policies and procedures capable of protecting the business resources against waste, fraud, and inefficiency.
• Maintains procedures to establish tight control over cash transactions.
• Ensures timely follow up of accounts receivable and payable.
• Evaluates & implements internal and external audit recommendations & provides feedback to management on results.
• Implements budget and forecast preparation schedule by collecting relevant business data and projections from the line departments and provide relevant analyses and feedback.
• Provides support, service and advice in all finance matters to the company’s management.
• Exercises budgetary controls, accounting & physical controls and credit controls as per laid down procedures and asset management.
• Maintains an effective involvement and understanding of the business to contribute to key business decisions within the Company through financial advice and expertise.
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Identify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• A qualified chartered accountant with 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing/export Industry.
• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis.
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments.
• ICAN/ ACCA Professional Membership is required..
• Must be able to use modern accounting software.

Required Competencies:

• Technical Accounting Skills.
• Mastery of Accounting Principles.
• Proven work experience as a Finance Analyst or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Relevant training and certifications.
• Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.