Senior Accountant
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Job Summary
- Own the end-to-end month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring all journal entries are accurately processed in compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepare structured trial balances balance sheet reconciliations and initial financial statement drafts (P&L Balance Sheet) on a strict monthly timeline.
- Maintain a clean audit-ready general ledger with robust documentation for all balance sheet accounts.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors preparing required schedules and systematically pulling supporting paperwork.
- Compile daily weekly and monthly cash flow data inputs to generate baseline operational cash flow trackers.
- Monitor bank balances daily and performs comprehensive bank reconciliations to ensure underlying data integrity.
- Highlight immediate cash requirements and upcoming historical commitments systematically to management.
- Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable (AP) sub-ledger ensuring all vendor invoices are systematically coded routed for approval and logged.
- Generate and maintain structured Vendor Aged Payables reports on a weekly basis highlighting overdue balances and critical payment deadlines.
- Organize and prepare proposed bi-weekly or monthly payment runs based on strict aging criteria and cash preservation policies for managerial sign-off.
- Serve as the functional touchpoint for standard vendor inquiries regarding payment status reconciling statements directly with vendors.
- Establish fixed timelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data submission minimizing dependency on ad-hoc or "quick-fix" solutions.
- Package recurring financial data packages into clean consistent and structured formats before handing them over to management for analytical review.
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Economics or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 46 years relevant experience in financial accounting reporting accounts payable or related finance functions.
- Professional certification such as ACCA ACA ICAN CPA or equivalent is required.
- Membership of a recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- General Ledger and Accounts Payable management experience.
- Financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of cash flow management and forecasting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP Index Match and financial reporting models.
- Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle NetSuite QuickBooks Enterprise or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience within the telecommunications technology ISP or managed services industry.
- Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of process improvement and financial controls implementation.
- Experience developing financial dashboards and management reports.
- Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting and visualization tools.
- Understanding of tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced growth-oriented business environment.
- Healthcare Insurance (HMO)
- Paid Leave
- Group Life Insurance
- Hybrid work model
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Required Skills:
Essential Skills & Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards. Experience with month-end and year-end close processes. General Ledger and Accounts Payable management experience. Financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations. Working knowledge of cash flow management and forecasting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP Index Match and financial reporting models. Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle NetSuite QuickBooks Enterprise or similar platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Skills & Knowledge: Experience within the telecommunications technology ISP or managed services industry. Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes. Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements. Knowledge of process improvement and financial controls implementation. Experience developing financial dashboards and management reports. Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting and visualization tools. Understanding of tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements. Experience working in a fast-paced growth-oriented business environment.
Required Education:
Educational & Professional Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Economics or a related discipline. Minimum of 46 years relevant experience in financial accounting reporting accounts payable or related finance functions. Professional certification such as ACCA ACA ICAN CPA or equivalent is required. Membership of a recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.
