Senior Accountant

Job purpose

To support financially sound business decision-making through the collection, analysis, investigation, management and accurate reporting of financial information as per requirements while implementing effective and efficient risk management and compliance policies and practices in line with statutory requirements and company guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance with annual budgeting through efficient forecasting and detailed analysis across the company with budget holders.
• Take lead on all internal and external reporting, alongside the Head of Finance while ensuring completeness, accuracy and validity in preparing statutory and management accounts.
• Review ledgers and ensure that transactions are posted in the system accurately and timely.
• Review and take lead on all reconciliations including Bank, Cash, Payables, Receivables and Inventory, with the respective Accounting Officers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and drive timely remediation of audit findings with cross-functional teams.
• Support the Head of Finance in strategic financial planning for the Company.
• Support all costing, pricing and data analysis for reporting.
• Drive strong financial controls across the Company.
• Monitor financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control.
• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure minimization and compliance.
• Support in the process of debt collection to ensure that the Company makes timely recoveries that have an impact on working capital.

Educational qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Professional Accountancy qualification i.e., ACCA, CPA or any other relevant certification

Specific experience, knowledge and skills

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Financial reporting
• Knowledge of Finance & Accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (Tally, MS Business One, Dynamics 365) is an added advantage
• Enterprise Risk Management awareness
• Computer literacy; Advanced presentation and excel skills, proficient user of other MS applications.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Key personal attributes

• Keen attention to details and high level of accuracy.
• Methodical working style and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude and accountability.