Accountant/Account Officer at Lorache Consulting Limited

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least a first degree in Accounting or Advanced level training in accounts .
• At least five (5-10) years’ experience in accounting;
• Experienced and demonstrated use of QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software;
• Experience in preparing audit schedules for external auditors
• Experience in accounting for non-profit institutions would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to efficiently utilize accounting, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software
• programmes;
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial documentation and reports;
• Report writing, Data Acquisition and Analysis skills;
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with persons at all levels;

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Assist in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 implementation
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Work in special projects as required
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management