Finance Roles at WFO Roedl & Partner

Job Summary

• We are looking for a focused, efficient, result-oriented individual with strong leadership personality and communication skills
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask and simultaneously work on multiple engagements
• He/She will be expected to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• The Junior Accountant will monitor and manage all banking, treasury and financial transactions for the firm.
• Monitor and manage all financial records; cash postings, debts (chased/received), balance sheet reconciliations and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Review and prepare reports (i.e. interest and debt analysis reports).
• Weekly preparation of payment requisitions, follow up for final approval and uploading same for payments.
• Manage the firm’s banking operations and treasury transactions; review and process payment activities through the various payment methods; cash, credit card and electronic payments. Review and authenticate transactions; and also investigate and propose possible resolution for any discrepancies
• Ensure the efficient management of firm’s bank accounts including creating client (new & existing) accounts and conformity to IFRS and other regulatory standards, clearing assigned accounts.
• Review and process operational bills, expense claims and reimbursements, etc.
• Ensure the coordination of the statutory audit (internal &external), year in year out, to ensure compliance with internal operational procedures and regulatory standards.
• Tax Compliance: ensure robust and effective tax planning and filing with relevant bodies for operational standards and regulatory compliance.
• Financial Planning: ensure that the financial position of the firm is well calculated on a daily basis. Follow up on financial proceedings and ensure tasks are completed within schedule.
• Perform special projects and requests from time to time as advised by the management/team lead staff.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, or in any relevant field with a minimum of Second Class Upper
• Must possess good knowledge and prior experience of using Microsoft excel and accounting software (i.e. Quickbooks).
• Possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in similar role.
• Proficient communication and presentational skills to interact and present information to management and staff
• Self-motivated individual with effective organisational skills to work pro-actively under own initiative to ensure that deadlines are met and queries promptly resolved.
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks at a given time without losing focus and not compromise qualitative standards and output.
• Possess exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems thoroughly and generate solutions.
• Must be detail focused and goal oriented.

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Job Summary

• We are looking for a focused, efficient, result-oriented individual with strong leadership personality and communication skills.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask and simultaneously work on multiple engagements.
• He/She will be expected to directly lead small and medium sized engagements.

Duties

• Manage our client's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems, cost system maintenance, standard cost development, and cost estimates for new and revised products/services.
• Produce and implement an annual financial strategy and budget ensuring growth.
• Responsible for financial reporting and accurate product/service cost standards; undertake cost analysis and modelling of opportunistic sales/services proposals, continuous improvement project opportunities and new product/service introductions.
• Develop and implement financial management policies and procedures to minimise financial risk.
• Provide and interpret financial information.
• Establish, manage, and report on budgeted and actual expenses for respective cost centres.
• Lead general accounting functions relating to review of monthly financial results, account analysis managing balance sheet reserves in order to minimize financial exposure of all business operations
• Provide monthly presentations to our clients Management team; work with the Management team in managing departmental and overall budget
• Perform cost analysis and modelling of opportunistic proposals, continuous improvement project opportunities and new product/service introductions
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends; analyse changes and advising accordingly.
• Formulate strategic and long-term business plans.
• Research and report on factors influencing business performance.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities and reduce debt profiles.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure completion of internal and external audits.
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
• Perform ad hoc duties as advised.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess a First degree in Accounting, Economics or related courses.
• Must be professionally certified ACCA, ICAN, etc.
• Must possess 4 years work experience on hands-on finance and reporting functions, with big 4 accounting training/ experience inclusive.
• Must possess proven knowledge and experience in financial modelling, operating expense control, trend analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial direction.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and proficiency in accounting software.
• Knowledge of finance accounting budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow management
• Experience in interpreting financial information
• Good project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Strong client service focus while responsive to needs of colleagues.
• Meticulous attention to detail; thorough and accurate work output is required.
• High integrity with a strong work ethic.
• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills.
• Must exhibit professionalism, reliability, integrity and trustworthiness along with a cooperative attitude.