Job Description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the above-mentioned
position within the Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager and will be based at Head Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
 Recommends and implements finance strategies and policies.
 Develops, recommends and implements accounting systems and internal control procedures in
compliance with reporting standards and other statutory and regulatory guidelines.
 Reviews and approves periodic financial accounts and reports on financial performance.
 Reviews audit files after they are prepared by the Systems Controller.
 Facilitates and manages the external audit process annually.
 Monitors implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
 Determines cut off periods for financial reports.
 Recommends SAP Master Records.
 Manages working capital.
 Provides advice to all departments on accounting, reporting and internal control procedures.
 Negotiates credit terms with suppliers and customers.
 Prepares monthly, quarterly, yearly and ad-hoc reports for the Finance Manager.
 Recommends payment limits for each method of payment.
 Participates in the preparation of annual reports for the Board.
 Participates in the drafting of supplier contracts.
 Prepares departmental budgets.
 Administers all cash floats.
 Recommends on provision to be made e.g. for bad debts, for obsolete stocks, audit fees.
 Supervises and develops staff by setting performance targets and identifying training needs on an
ongoing basis.
 Performs any other work-related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics
 Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
 Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration is an added advantage.
 A professional qualification in Accounting i.e. (CIMA/ ACCA/ CA/CIS) is an added advantage.
 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Excellent knowledge of SAP Accounting Software
 Good knowledge in IFRS / IAS
 Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
 Accuracy with figures
 High degree of initiative in the daily execution of duties.
 Team player

How to Apply

Applications accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of qualifications should be emailed to [email protected] not later than 12 June 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.