Accountant at RS Hunter Limited

Job Description

To manage the smooth running of the Financial Accounting operations of the company and also ensure adherence to the accounting deliverables of the company.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Drive the Finance Operations as its affect various departments of the company
• Champion the Implementation of all Financial Cycle Processes and Procedures
• Preparing final accounts by ensuring all account schedules agree with the General ledger balances on Monthly, Quarterly, Bi Annual, and Annual basis.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet balances to Sub-Ledger and ensure prompt correction of identified errors
• Ensuring Financial Reports are prepared in accordance with IFRS regulations
• Preparation of Monthly Management Report. Detailing Financial Performance against budget and provide comments on all variance
• Attend to External Auditors on annual audit exercise and other External Consultants
• Ensuring that all regulation levies are paid as and when due. E.g. (WHT Remittances, VAT, PAYE and CIT)
• Vet all financial transactions and ensure they meet the company’s reporting systems
• Monitor the CAPEX and OPEX while ensuring adequate compliance to financial prudence
• Ensuring transactions are coded into appropriate expense head and cost centers
• Assist in extracting, collating and consolidation information needed to generate the company’s annual operating budget.
• Coordinate the entire Finance team, ensuring they deliver the value required of the team
• Build capacity within the Financial Accounting team of the Organization
• Up to date Asset details; Acquisition, Movement register and depreciation
• Up to date details of all Prepayments
• Accurate postings of accounts per account types, Cost Centers and business location.
• Adherence to Monthly Closing Deadlines
• Timely delivery of financial reports/ Monthly Management Reports
  

Requirements & Skills

• Financial Strategy Management
• Financial Analysis Skills
• Strong Financial and Management Accounting skills
• Strong Computer literacy skills
• In-depth understanding of Accounting software
• In-depth understanding of Accounting systems
• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Good Presentation Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Strong Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
  

Educational Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of Second class upper university degree in Accounting, Finance (and or other recognized Professional Accounting Qualification ACCA or ACA)
• Minimum of 5 years post professional qualification experience
• Basic knowledge of Power and Energy Sector’s GSAA, GTA, PPA & Accounting systems would be an added advantage