Jobs at Novella Africa

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the business within accounting systems,ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Streamline and optimize accounting processes to support efficient financial operations.
• Ensure the security of financial transactions, preventing theft, and verifying that all remittances are accurately received in the bank account.
• Maintain meticulous inventory control to ensure all stocks are accurately accounted for.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Develop efficient auditing processes by automating them using Excel, Google Sheets, or accounting software.
• Establish budgets and forecast expected income, providing financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Develop financial systems and processes that can rapidly adapt and scale with the growth of the eCommerce business.
• Ensure the flexibility to accommodate an expanding product line and customer base.
• Generate and interpret financial statements, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the management team.
• Create Google Sheets views for real-time tracking of daily sales, expenses, revenue, and profit.
• Provide instant visibility into key financial metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Administer salary and bonus payments accurately and promptly.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue maximization to support blitzscaling efforts.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop financial strategies that align with the company's rapid expansion goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in eCommerce, retail, or FMCG industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Experience in Inventory Management
• Experience in Financial Reporting
• Experience in budget manangement
• Experience in audit completion
• Knowledge of Cost Control
• Ability to establish scalable financial processes
• Knowledge of Cash Flow Management.

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Job Opening ID: ZR_95_JOB

Job Summary

• Responsible for administering all aspects of the accounting function including payroll processing for transmittal to the payroll service, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Provide inputs on weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports to senior management
• Prepare a monthly reconciliation of all payments received on billing using the Billing reconciliation template.
• Prepare required journal entries after each inflow on the contract for recording deductions from the Invoice in line with payment received.
• Submit a monthly schedule of Trade and Other receivables aging analysis to ensure that all receivables are duly recovered.
• Assists in financial analysis of various business initiatives and performance (debtors and creditors schedule; fixed assets schedule)
• Prepares monthly closing accounts including GL journal entries
• Provide input on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations and policies.
• Liaise with the HSSEQ department on any health, safety, or security problem which you cannot resolve.
• Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all staff under direct management and expected to contribute to the health and safety of all personnel in the overall business unit.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Keeping abreast of developments and changes in the field by reading pertinent journals, attending meetings and courses.
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced officers

Requirements

• A good University Degree in Accounting or Finance
• A registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants is an added advantage
• Understanding of moderately complex accounting concepts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Computer applications (MS Office)
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Planning and organizing
• Relationship management
• Result oriented
• Must be customer focused
• Ability to deliver results
• Open to learning
• Have professional confidence.