Chief Accountant and Tender Specialist at PoweredUp Consulting

Responsibilities:

For Accounting

• Responsible for analyzing and preparing financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including recording, transactions, and reconciling accounts.
• Preparing of tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to auditing standards and identifying areas of improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to management for cost reduction and financial performance improvement.
• Handle cross-functional teams to develop budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual performance against targets.
• Stay updated on accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards to ensure compliance in financial activities.
• Implement and maintain financial systems and software, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
• Provide financial advisory services to the company or management as needed.

For Tendering

• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including reviewing and analyzing tender documents, identifying requirements, and preparing tender responses.
• Conduct thorough research and gather relevant information to develop comprehensive and compelling tender proposals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, legal, and technical teams, to gather necessary information and ensure accurate and timely completion of tender submissions.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements, including formatting, documentation, and submission deadlines.
• Review and evaluate tender terms and conditions, identifying any risks or issues and proposing mitigating strategies.
• Coordinate and lead internal tender review meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and the tender response is of high quality.
• Maintain a centralized repository of tender documents, templates, and references for future use
• Keep updated on industry trends, best practices, and changes in tendering regulations and guidelines.
• Support the negotiation and contract finalization process for successful tenders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACA, ACCA certification is a plus).
• 5 Years of experience working as an Accountant or in a similar role
• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficient in using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and collaborate with a team
• Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.