Deputy Chief Accountant at JMG

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that report of the various units under its control are timely submitted on or before deadlines
• Review Senior Accountants reports and follow up to ensure timely closures of identify discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of TB on related task before the locking dates
• Advises on locking of inventory and ledger on or before deadline dates on related task
• Submit report & schedules of Accounts under its supervision (costed shipments and shipment account heads, CTA analysis report for the month, fixed asset reconciliation with schedules of additions, disposals and write off, all costing and inventory received & costed during the month, prepayment & provision schedules.
• Submit monthly report of Foreign main cash, main cash, petty cash count report, advances, and IOU.
• Ensure post cost grid for WIP and internal assets are closed monthly and reported with accurate balances.
• Supervises and ensure daily, quarterly, and yearly stock count reports and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensures that petty cash & imprest account are timely re-imburse--- aim is to ensure that operational activities are not affected by lack of funds
• Ensures that customer payments are timely receipted and accounted for within stipulated time- aim is to avoid delays in delivery and ensure customer satisfaction

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Exceptional knowledge in importation, cash management, fixed asset, CTA and branches imprest and account receivables customer receipt.
• Managerial skills; must have or managed a large team of 8-15 members
• Ability to direct, supervise and motivate a team
• Exceptional organizational and management skills

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or it's equivalent.
• Professional qualification - ACA, CMA, CPA, CIA or CFA will be added advantage.