Accountant (Grocery Chain) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• Taking a leadership role in a wide range of accounting functions which supports issuance of the company’s financial statements, supporting schedules, and analysis of data that feeds into the General Ledger accounts.
• Taking responsibility for executing established accounting processes efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and budgets for the company.
• Analyze financial data and make recommendations to improve financial performance and profitability.
• Coordinates store physical inventories and the reconciliation of each.
• Reconcile various Income Statements and Balance Sheet Accounts, including Bank Reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and documentation and optimize the utilization of the ERP for accounting and finance functions
• Assist in the preparation of annual audits and tax returns.
• Train and supervise accounting staff to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Provides inventory reporting at different levels (department, store, company) for the period close and ad hoc.
• Participate in the development of financial strategies and objectives for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or any related field.
• Relevant financial qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and understanding of relevant regulatory environments
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role in inventory management or a retail chain setting
• Knowledge of accounting, tax, and reporting standards & principles
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; Outlook, and Excel (VBA competency desired) - including demonstrated formula usage, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Able to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of working with Accounting and Financial Software such as Sage, QuickBooks, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can be used across all levels of the organization.
• Able to build working relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.