Financial Reporting Accountant at AACE Food Processing & Distribution Limited

Job Summary:

The Financial reporting accountant reports directly to the Finance manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting process, month-end reporting and month-end closure in the Finance Department.

Responsible and Accountable for:

• Ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of account reconciliations, journal entries and data compilation and analysis.
• Ensuring achievement of all accounting, financial and operational targets to achieve organization and accounting objectives.
• Organizing internal audits.

Accountable for:

• Developing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and performing analysis for senior management.
• Designing sales reports and administration of general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining accuracy in all asset files, balance sheets, documentation and bank accounts.
• Managing schedules for all filing deadlines and ensuring compliance to procedural and reporting standards.
• Forecasting costs and revenues and analyzing financial trends.
• Preparation of budgets.
• Performing month-end and year-end close processes.

Education and experience:

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• ICAN/ACCA qualified.
• Appropriate and relevant experience as financial reporting accountant in manufacturing sector.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles
• Very good experience of financial reporting procedures
• Very good knowledge of budgeting and budgetary control process
• Good attitude and approach to work
• Ability to learn and unlearn with ease
• A good team player
• Analytical and good attention to details