Head of Accounts at American Air Sea Cargo (Shoptomydoor)

We are seeking to hire a result-oriented Accounts professional with extensive experience in Accounts, Finance, Tax and Audit . The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting, financial reporting as well as financial servicing functions. Such individual will be expected to do the following:

• Prepare a daily report of the balance sheet of all transactions made.
• Identify specific deficiencies and areas of weakness in the accounting systems within the first month of resumption and make practical recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure that services and projects profitability yield 100% returns by the 1st quarter by analyzing various costs and revenue and implementing risk management procedures to prevent loss.
• Verifies the accuracy of receipts, transfer, etc., by conducting detail audits of shipments on a regular basis and constantly monitors to ensure that order processed match total revenue.
• Propose optimization plans for anti-fraud work process and standardization to ensure that fraudulent orders are reduced to zero weekly.
• Ensures that all weekly payment orders are processed before payment cut off deadlines
• Preparation of staff payroll and ensure that employees’ salaries are remitted before 30th of each month.
• Ensure withholding tax is remitted within 21 days of deduction by the organization.
• Ensure Pension funds are remitted to the various accounts by the administrators within 10 days of remittance.
• Ensure all creditors’ and debtors’ balances are diligently & completely recorded and accounted for daily.
• Implement and maintain a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all regulatory financial policies.

Requirements:
The prospective employee will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are centered around being a team player with zero tolerance for compromise, providing stress free and excellent service delivery to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Applicants should also meet the following criteria:

• At least 3 years managerial experience in Accounts and Financial management
• ICAN/ ACCA or other affiliated professional membership
• Experience within a shipping and logistics business environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls and financial reporting is required.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and commercial reporting skills