Accountant at Whip Smart Service Providers Limited

Job Summary

• The Accountant will manage and oversee all financial aspects of the food production company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective financial planning.
• The role requires close collaboration with management to support business growth, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintainfinancial statements, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Monitordaily financial transactions(sales, purchases, payments, receipts) and maintain accurate records.
• Manageaccounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Preparemonthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Monitorproduction costs, raw materials, and overheads to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Conductfinancial analysisto identify trends, variances, and areas for cost optimization.
• Ensurecompliancewith taxation, statutory reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Implement and maintaininternal control systemsfor financial transactions.
• Collaborate with management onfinancial planning, investment, and business strategies.
• Supervise and guide any accounting staff or assistants if applicable.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree inAccounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience, ideally in food production, FMCG, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge ofaccounting principles, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cost control and inventory management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication and teamwork
• Ethical and professional conduct.