Accountant at Glyde Lubricants

Job Summary 

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the company. This includes planning, analysis, controls, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate is not just good with numbers but can design scalable finance systems, guide budgeting, manage risk, and support management with actionable insights. This role requires handson execution and strategic thinking in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities

 Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and prepare management reports.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support business decisions, expansion, and costsaving.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and manage bank relationships.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and working capital.
• Ensure optimal liquidity and proper allocation of resources.

Accounting & Bookkeeping Oversight

• Supervise accurate bookkeeping, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, journals, and monthend/yearend close processes.
• Ensure accounting records comply with regulatory and internal standards. 
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Implement internal controls and risk management procedures to protect company assets.

Costing & Profitability Management

• Work closely with production and operations teams to track product costings.
• Monitor COGS, profit margins, and cost efficiency across departments.
• Support pricing decisions with accurate financial data.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise junior accountants and finance officers.
• Collaborate with HR, sales, logistics, and operations on crossfunctional initiatives.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and ERP systems where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field 5-7 years of relevant experience 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Detailed Oriented and highly analytical 
• ICAN, ACCA, or other professional certification (fully or partly qualified).
• MBA or additional finance certification is an added advantage.