Accounts Manager at Principal Facilities Management Limited

Job Purpose

Support business operations and the financial health of the organization by leading the accounts business unit through the provision of financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day activities in the business unit in line with operational requirements and overall goals/objectives of the business.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements and reports by the accounts team.
• Preparation and analysis of financial reports for top management.
• Budget planning, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Development and implementation of accounting policies & procedures.
• Coordinate activities of accountants in various business locations.
• Oversee the approval & processing of revenue, expenditure and position controls, departmental budgets, ledgers and account maintenance.
• Oversee the preparation / processing of invoices and payment requests.
• Liaison with tax authorities, financial institutions, clients and other relevant external stakeholders on finance related matters.
• Oversee the maintenance of fixed asset registers.
• Make financial recommendation to top management as it relates to financial operational processes, budgeting, expenditure and other financial related matters.

Skill Requirements

• Good Working knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Working knowledge of local statutory legislation and regulations
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting softwares.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite, especially excel.

Qualifications and Job-Related Experience

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Accounting.
• Experience in the facilities services/management industries is an advantage.
• ICAN or ACCA certification