Job Description
The Accountant is a key member of the Finance Department team. The person will report to the Chief Financial Officer/Financial Controller and will ensure that all postings are accurate and up to date and all tasks are carried out that will allow management and final accounts to be issued in a timely manner. The accountant will also ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day department activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepares monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner;
- Liaises with banks, auditors, other service providers;
- Assists in the audit field-work of the Group;
- Manages income tax and VAT submissions;
- Participates in internal projects, as assigned by senior management;
- Ensures that the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department are running smoothly;
- Liaises with the department Head, as necessary;
- Ensures credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts;
- Prepares timely monthly reports and monthly graphical reports of company and departmental performance;
- Reviews bank reconciliation and unpresented cheques;
- Maintains a professional approach at all times when representing the company with creditors, debtors, financial and legal institutions;
- Performs other duties, as may be reasonably assigned from time to time by senior management;
Qualifications/Requirement
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting.
- Auditing experience within a Big 4 company will be considered an asset.
- Experience in internal audit will be considered an asset.
Personal Attributes, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation and with staff at remote locations.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Team Player.
- Act with courageous integrity.
- Has strong interpersonal skills.
- Has a sharp eye for detail.
- Displays strong confidentiality and work ethics.
- Is proficient in Excel and Accounting software.
IMMEDIATE PLACEMENTS
for candidates with fluent English language, meeting all the above requirements.
Successful Candidate
The selected candidate will be a self-confident and very well organized professional who portrays an image of efficiency.
