Accountant at Owens and Xley

Our client, a fast growing catering company, is seeking to hire the services of a qualified and experienced accountant. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial management and operations of the business efficiently and accurately. These duties covers all the aspects of accounts operations, including budgeting and forecasting, preparation of management accounts, cash flow management and auditing.

Responsibilities:

• Keep accurate and documented records of the company’s financial transactions and collate these for auditing.
• Maintain financial security through strict implementation of internal controls.
• Collect financial data; prepare balance sheet, and profit and loss statement.
• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyse accounting data and report for decision-making.
• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by analysing Tash Bistro’s account information.
• Keep track of all sales & outstanding payments and escalate to the Business Director.
• Manage petty cash and disburse funds for day-to-day operations of the company in line with established account policies and procedures.
• Recommend financial actions by summarizing the company’s current financial status periodically.
• Maintain accounting, inventory and purchase control by preparing policies and procedures.
• Drive compliance to all regulatory compliance and remit all statutory payment as and when due.
• Verify Client’s bills payment and ensure accurate documentation of payment via issuance of receipts.
• Prepare vendor/supplier/petty cash payment by verifying documentation and requesting disbursement.
• Carry out periodic inventory reconciliations in collaboration with the procurement officer & inventory officer.
• Collaborate with the procurement officer in negotiating with suppliers to get the best value for money.
• Make payment runs to suppliers and vendors.
• Create forms & templates for documentation of financial transaction and use these in updating Tash Bistro’s Finance operations records.
• Prepare monthly management reports not limited to: income Statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flow.

Requirements:

• BSc Accounting, Finance or Economics from a reputable institution.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration is an added advantage
• ICAN/ACCA certification is a key requirement
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Experience in the hospitality industry is an added advantage
•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
•  Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks, Peachtree or Sage software
• Up-to-date technology expertise is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (PAYE, PENSION, VAT, Company Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax)
•  Excellent reporting skills