Accountant at HR-on-Wheels

Purpose of the Job

The qualified candidate is an experienced accountant who will oversee the accounting and financial activities of the company through provision of accurate and timely financial advice, computation and reporting which will ensure the compliance with auditors, financial bodies, regulators. The candidate will be expected to keep the books well documented and up to date, be able to study and understand internal and external trends and how it ultimately affects the company’s financial capacity.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial information for management decision-making at the appropriate time.
• Provide accurate accounting information in compliance with IFRS and relevant accounting regulations and posted into the company’s general ledger.
• Prepare/ review schedules including the trial balance.
• Liaise with external regulators and the Company in responding to queries and proffering resolutions.
• Provide regular financial planning reports; monthly profit and loss forecast, cash flow and variance analysis
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets
• Develop financial business plans and forecasts
• Prepare all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
• Implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
• Manage all Tax and pension matters.
• Prepare payroll
• Ensure that all financial transactions are captured on Sage ERP.
• Coordinate and support all external audit activities.
• Plan and review compensation actions; enforce policies and procedures
• Manage the company's assets account, inventory, and petty cash.
• Provide periodic reports to include but not limited to Management accounts, Financial reports, and cash flow reports.

Other responsibilities as assigned by MD.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Accounting and other related field 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
• 2 years of relevant experience as an Accountant
• Well-grounded skills in the use of  accounting packages (QuickBooks/Sage)
• Excellent leadership skills
• Professional certification/qualification is an added advantage