iRecruiters Africa is a fast-growing recruitment firm, offering world-class virtual recruitment & job posting services.
Mission
To be Africa’s trusted high quality talent providers, creating value-added partnership
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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.
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