Senior Accountant
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The primary role of the position is to play an active role in Finance Management by ensuring that a robust and fit for purpose business and financial control framework is in place and that internal and external governance requirements are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts by the 17th of each month for review with Head of Finance.
- Prepare the draft annual financial statements and coordinate the audit process to ensure timely and accurate audited accounts.
- Prepare periodic forecast reports (P&L and cash flows) for management review
- Monthly GP margin analysis by SKU and product brand and project
- Oversee and review all general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations by the 10th of each month ensuring completeness accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Ensure accurate costing of COGS (per SKU) and valuation of inventory monthly.
- Review stock reconciliations investigate variances and ensure all variances are closed off by the 10th of each month.
- Review and approve landed cost computations for inventory received to ensure accurate stock valuation and costing.
- Oversee product pricing structures in line with approved margin guidelines and business objectives.
- Review and validate the financial data integrity of transactions posted in the finance ERP system.
- Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with department heads and monitor monthly budget variances and provide analysis.
- Ensure timely VAT filings and reconciliations with the ERP and oversee statutory compliance (PAYE SDL NSSF WCF Provisional and Income Tax).
- Provide business support through ad-hoc analysis and financial modelling for management decision-making.
- Monitor and ensure all periodic reports (Debtors Cash flow and Stock on Hand) are prepared and circulated on a weekly basis to guide cash management decisions.
- Manage the internal and external audit process by ensuring audit schedules are accurate complete and available within agreed timelines.
- Review customer account reconciliations and ensure customer statements are accurate and circulated.
- Oversee adherence to supplier payment terms and ensure prompt resolution of disputes or variances.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity to protect the organizations values and information
- Reconcile and ensure all recharges for marketing activities are done on a quarterly basis
- Ensure that integrity in use of finance ERP is maintained to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions for accurate financial reporting
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in a business-related field
- CPA qualifications
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience in a busy environment
COMPETENCIES:
- Proficiency is using accounting system
- Strong analytical Skills
- Superior Accounting skills
- High Proficiency in Excel
- Effective communication influencing and networking skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Organized accurate and detail oriented
- Flexibility and commitment
- Confidentiality
- Results oriented and ability to deliver within very strict deadlines
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
Employment Type
Full-time
