Chief Accountant

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of periodic management and financial reports
  and records.
  


• Support the Head of Finance in ensuring timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
  


• Prepare and/or reviews month-end journal entries.
  


• Coordinate the preparation of the Sell-in, Sell-out and Stock-in-hand reports for review by the Head of
  


• Finance before submission to suppliers.
  


• Prepare reports on the company’s assets, financial performance, liquidity and main risks.
  


• Prepare timely, regular management accounts for the company according to the deadline set by
  management.
  


• Make cashflow and financial forecasts.
  


• Prepare for and review annual audit work papers and ensure adjustments journals are passed to agree company’s books and records with the audited financial statement.
  


• Monthly review of bank reconciliations, loan schedules, etc.
  


• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure reconciliation.
  


• Ensure that financial policies and procedures set by Management are implemented effectively.
  


• Ensure that all accounting systems, procedures are in line with the International Accounting Standards
  and IFRS.
  


• Maintain quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
  


• Implements effective accounting procedures and internal controls which conform to corporate standards
  and best practices.
  


• Maintain efficient and effective fixed assets system covering the day-to-day recording and control over
  the company’s fixed assets.
  


• Maintain proper accounting records, Manage and scrutinize daily accounting activities of the company’s
  general ledger.
  


• Provide the Head of Finance with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and
  profitability of products.
  


• Participate in inventory review and inventory data management.
  


• Manage accounts payable, account receivable and cash application functions to ensure timely and
  accurate recording, payments, collection, reconciliation and reporting of accounts payable and accounts
  receivable.
  


• Work closely with Sales and Inventory control team to ensure discrepancies and payment delinquencies
  are resolved on a timely basis.
  


• Update the Cashflow forecast and provide weekly updates to the Head of Finance.
  


• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial
  controls, compliance procedures and controls, and timeliness of documentation generation..
  


• Prepare Trial Balance of the company with lead schedules for all control accounts and update the general
  ledger with approved audit adjustment journals.
  


• Ensures compliance with all statutory and accounting requirements.
  


• Works with the Head of Finance to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
  


• Analyses potential financial risks and monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related fields.
  


• 8 years’ experience in the field at minimum, preferably in the FMCG or Financial Services industry.
  


• Internationally recognized accounting professional qualifications (ACA CPA, ACCA, CMA).
  


• Master’s Degree and/or MBA will be an added advantage.
  


• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  


• Well-developed analytical, accounting skills and IFRS Knowledge.
  


• Proven record of leading and developing subordinates.
  


• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and delegate.