JOB SUMMARY
Our client a manufacturer and a distributor of cleaning and sanitation products for both Industrial and Domestic use is looking to fill the role of a Senior Accountant with good accounting experience in a busy manufacturing company. The jobholder will report to the general manager and supervise Accountant, Credit Controller & Accounts assistants in the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly
Avoid legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
Provide leadership in the Accounts department
Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Review and suggest ways to improve overall efficiency and spending of the company
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level are well managed
Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation
Prepare the company annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to schedule
Oversee tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with the management to improve financial procedures
Any other duties which may be given to you from time to time
REQUIREMENTS:
CPA (K) graduate
Degree in Finance /Accounting or strategic management shall be an added advantage
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting in FMCG Environment – At least 1 year in a senior role
Knowledge of Quick books ,Sage, Pastel accounting packages or ERP system
Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
Competent accounting and control skills related to project entities
Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development
Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures
Experience of financial responsibility for a budget
Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
