Chief Accountant
EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE DIRECTOR,FINANCIAL CONTROLLERv Ensure compliance with corporate, finance and accounting policies, business controls, procedures and reporting.v Provide sound business decision-making support to other senior members of the organization through the accurate monitoring, reporting and analysing of financial results and projectionsv Provide timely proactive financial evaluation, information and advice that enable the operations to develop and execute effective plans and take informed decisionsv Interact with and provide support to operations department’s personnel to ensure seamless resolution of issues3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIESv Financial Accounting and Reporting• Preparing annual financial accounts, in compliance with local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).• Preparing monthly management accounts and reviewing support schedules.• Monitoring and analysing financial reports and records and pro-actively identifying issues and initiating corrective actions where needed. • Reconciling company assets and analysis of utilisation.v Monitoring and Controlling• Preparation of debtor’s reports.• Trucking income Variance analysis and explanations.• Preparation of creditor’s reportsv Internal Controls· Controlling chart of accounts by monitoring access rights in the accounting system.• Maintaining adequate systems of internal controls needed to safeguard assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with policies and proceduresv Treasury Management• Ensuring proper planning and management of loans by ensuring that interest and principal are properly recorded /accounted for and paid within the loan agreement. • Negotiating exchange rates with various banks.• Preparation of supplier payments and reconciliations.v Taxation and Statutory Returns• Ensuring accurate calculation, payment and submission of company statutory deductions in a timely manner and as per the relevant legislation.• Ensuring withholding tax is properly calculated and remitted on behalf of third parties.• Coordinating, preparing and submitting statutory returns and payments.• Managing and reviewing audits of VAT returns and subsequent refund claims from URA as per the VAT Act.v People and Relationship Management• Exercising sound management and leadership skills and principles.• Ensuring a strong focus on people development and continuously developing potential of staff through training and mentoring.• Monitoring the productivity and effectiveness of direct reports.• Keeping staff informed and assisting them when required.• Developing and maintaining liaison with tax advisors and URA officials.• Providing internal and external auditors with all assistance as required.Good written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skills,A team player with strong attention to detail and follow up.A self-motivated, highly energetic and innovative individual. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.Computer literacy including knowledge of QuickBooks and an ERP accounting software is essential.Strong planning and organisational skillsStrong problem solving skills with a proactive and innovating approach to work.A high level of integrity and reliability. Travel to corporate headquarters will be required from time to time. 5. QUALIFICATIONS /KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCEAn undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance;A qualified [full/part] accountant with CPA or ACCA professional qualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential)Strong business acumen,Strong analytical and numerical skills.A high level of integrity and reliabilityKnowledge, Skills and Experience (Desirable)Ability to work and deliver under pressure
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