Accountant at Andersen

JOB SUMMARY

• Provide leadership and oversea the daily operations of the Accounts/Finance department. *Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and drive the day-to -day activities of the department 
• Ensure proper, accurate, timely and relevant financial records are maintained. 
• Review all the postings in the different modules of SAGE and consolidating same to generate company’s monthly financial report. 
• Ensure that financial implications of management decisions and policies are highlighted and implemented upon approval. 
• Vet and authorize applicable financial documents in compliance with the authorization matrix and other policy documents of the company. 
• Maintain effective liaison with other departments within the group to enhance proactive decisions that are necessary in forecasting, planning and general management of the company.
• Ensure that the finance department effect payment only on goods and services received that best meets the company’s needs and standards. 
• Ensure financial transactions of the company are processed, recorded, and reported in compliance with the applicable accounting standards and financial regulations. 
• Cultivate and maintain healthy relations with our bankers, insurance companies, etc. that will enhance banking and financing operations such as bankers guarantee and Service contract Performance bond arrangements; source for funds to finance Company projects. 
• Ensure that transparency, honesty, and accountability are embedded in own area of business
• Ensure the Safety and confidentiality of all accounts/Finance Information and documents. 
• Ensure monthly management and financial reports are accurate and available on time. 
• Provide vital financial information in support of commercials in the preparation by the company of Bids/tenders. 
• Support external auditors on interim and year end audits. 
• Develop and implement seamless on the job training programs with support from HR and accounting software providers. 
• Monitor and drive the day-to -day creditors accounting activities of the company. 
• Receive, confirm, match, batch and post all Pos, invoices and Goods received notes (GRNs) relating to each creditor per Purchase or job Order to the Supplier’s ledger. 
• Receive, confirm, match, batch and post all Job Orders / agreements with invoices and evidence of job performance / execution of services to the Accounts Payable SAGE module. 
• Reconcile Accounts Payable ledger to General Ledger and SAGE inventory and Cashbook reports. 
• Age invoices to enhance sequential invoice payment. 
• Raise and process Payment vouchers for invoices pre-payment auditing and payment

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related course from a reputable university preferred. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of accounting 
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and taxation
• Excellent financial, cost management and accounting analytical skills.
• Experience using Accounting/ERP software such as SAGE, Quickbooks, etc 
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve company goals