Senior Accountant at Sweet Nation Foods

Summary

• A role is open for a senior accountant to administer day-to-day finance and accounting operations as well as financial reporting, reconciliations and compliance.

Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant is responsible for:

• Creating systems for managing day-to-day finance and accounting operations
• Continually developing and implementing systems for improving and streamlining finance and accounting operations
• Creating systems for ensuring compliance with tax regulations and obligations
• Developing systems for reviewing and improving accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency
• Develop templates for monitoring accounts payable and receivable while ensuring proper cash flow management
• Coordinating and overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinating audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Educating staff on key accounting principles and operating procedures
• Creating systems for proper revenue and expense recognition
• Ensure financial and accounting operations comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

• HND or BSc in Accounting
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial management and accounting
• Proficiency in MS Office applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint (Advanced Level Proficiency in MS Excel required)
• Proficiency in Accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a penchant for accuracy
• High level of integrity and ethics.