Head, Account & Finance at Interior Woodwork Limited

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Account Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivables, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Prepare standard operating procedures for the accounts department
• Overseeing team members to handle different account duties as assigned.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transaction
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Work to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• A B.Sc. Accounting or Finance

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 10years professional experience in the accounting field and managerial roles within the period

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting soft wares such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Peachtree etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft offices
• Attention to details
• Resourcefulness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Personal integrity and high work ethical standards
• Adaptability
• Resilience

WORKING CONDITIONS

DAYS OF WORK

 5 days in a week.