Co-ordinate and prepare consolidated budget and projected cash flow statements for the different departments of the company and appropriately monitoring and controlling performance at both the departmental and corporate levels;
Collate and review for correctness, all financial and accounting returns from all sales locations of the company;
Prepare and submit for discussion on a monthly, quarterly and half yearly basis, management financial statements/reports;
Prepare and submit for management approval and subsequent external audit annual financial statements together with relevant notes and schedules;
Liaise with external auditors to ensure the conduct of annual statutory audits on a timely basis;
Review monthly bank reconciliation statements evidencing as such;
Review staff payroll;
Ensure prompt preparation and payment of all statutory deductions (SSF, PAYE, Withholding Taxes) and VAT;
Educational qualification and experience
A minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration with either a Finance or
Accounting option;
At least five (5) years relevant hands-on experience as a Senior Accounts Officer in a dynamic and professional environment, preferably in a similar industry Must be a qualified accountant with a recognised professional accounting body such as ACCA, ICA or equivalent.
Required knowledge, skills and competencies
Should be a business-minded individual with proven problem-solving skills;
Ability to understand the role of accounting within a business;
Should have good analytical skills;
Should have sound financial and business knowledge skills;
Good leadership and interpersonal skills;
Must be honest and trustworthy with a high sense of professionalism
Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a prerequisite for this position whilst working knowledge
of Tally Accounting software is a prerequisite.