ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Ensures that accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed;
• Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas;
• Oversees the preparation of regulatory and governmental reports. Reviews financial information needed to ensure an accurate statement of the Company’s financial position to various regulatory agencies;
• Oversees the Company’s fixed asset portfolio. Prepares depreciation schedules and catalogs furniture, fixtures and equipment;
• Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies;
• Assists with budget preparations and formulation of 1, 3, and 5years projections and financial analyses. Monitors costs and expenses;
• Undertakes quarterly and periodic reviews, assess and adjust forecast in accordance with financial analyses. Monitors costs and expenses;
• Completes consolidation of divisions;
• Manages financial income, including management and admin fees on rental recoveries, commissions on new or renewed leases and interest earning;
• Manages financial expenditure, including running costs, staff expenses, admin costs, VAT & CIT,  levies, taxation;
• Prepares regular reports and statements for management;
• Ensures that accounting functions are completed in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations;
• Control of various financial functions including Balance sheets, creditors and allocation of funds received ex-debtors, check and authorize payments from accounts;
• Manages and controls various book keeping duties and functions;
• Uses accounting software to manage company’s financial records and reporting;
• Produces various management reports.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or numeric field
• ICAN and ACCA qualified (MANDATORY)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Leadership Skills
• Good oral and written communication  skills
• Decision and initiating action
• Analytical skills
• Presenting and communicating information
• Planning and Organizing
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
   

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years post qualification experience