Management Accountant at Phase3 Telecom

Role Summary
The Management Accountant will oversee accounting procedures; prepare, analyze and present relevant financial data and risk analysis that will assist senior management in making critical and well-informed business decisions that will ensure future stability, profitability and growth for the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentaries
• Assist in the production of the annual budget and periodic forecasting
• Provide management reporting for decision-making, including project appraisal, evaluation and post-implementation analysis
• Ongoing review of cash flow and production of forecasts
• Produce annual statutory accounts in management accounts format
• Calculation, presentation and payment of VAT and other statutory obligation(s).
• Negotiating on major projects, loans and grants
• Manage capital expenditure
• Report on company assets and liabilities including balance sheet account reconciliations and review of intangible assets
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Manage Junior accountants, including day-to- day communication and motivation as well as training( knowledge transfers) and performance management
• Carry out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations

Qualifications/Minimum Recruitment Standards

• First degree in Accounting or related social science field
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CPA
• At least 10 years work experience with not less than three (3) years in a similar role.
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience in a related role as a management accountant
• Experience within the Telecom Industry will be an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Usage of Relevant Accounting Software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Words, Power point & Access
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Managerial Skills- ability to train and improve performance of surbodinates

Key Attributes

• Professional and Positive Approach
• Self-Motivated & High Achiever
• Strong Client / Customer Relationship Management Skills.
• Team player, and able to work without supervision.
• Dynamic and Creative; Ability to learn quickly and act decisively.
• Result oriented and ability to manage Receivable processes.
• Good knowledge of Finance operation processes and interfaces.
• Strong leadership abilities
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Result oriented, able to work independently and under pressure
• People oriented; able to lead and motivate his team
• Open minded approach to solving problems and dealing with new challenges