Senior Accountant at Platinum Careers

REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER      

 JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for general accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of accounting information and records.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for monitoring and managing all accounting processes for effective business operations.
• Set up processes, policies and procedures that will guide all company operations across board as well as manage the processes to ensure adequate implementation.
• Work closely with the CFO to define, establish and communicate corporate accounting principles, including standard operating procedures covering each job function in accounts to guide the entire organization including up-country
• Ensure that accounting processes identified and set up are adequately implemented in the area of credit control, payables, receivables and cash management.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly account reconciliation and audit and report same to the CFO
• Supervises all VAT Transactions and periodic Withholding Taxes and submit report on same to the CFO.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly financial statement and provide report on this to management.
• Supervise all data entry processes as well as manage/ monitor cash disbursement
• Training and coaching of subordinates to ensure that each of them is fully engaged and optimized.
• Ensure full utilization of the SAGE/ ERP Evolution in managing all account information system and reporting.

EDUCATION

• BSC or HND in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics or any related course.
• Professional membership of ICAN or ACCA is a must.
• Masters degree in Accounting, Economics Business admin will be an added advantage

JOB REQUIREMENT

• At least 7 years industry experience
• Accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must possess an above average knowledge on the use of Microsoft Excel
• Must possess good reporting and analytical skills.
• Must possess strong ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.