Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Overseeing mapping & integration of complete general ledgers/chart of accounts for all modules within ERP systems to get accurate financial results.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local accounting regulations.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
- Ensure timely closing of monthly and annual books of accounts.
2. Compliance & Credit Controls
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory filings (VAT, Income Tax, Excise/Customs, PAYE, etc.), and other regulatory requirements.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Coordinate with sales department on credit limits, balance confirmation and follow-ups on general credit.
- Overseeing internal controls within ERP systems for all new and existing customers to ensure all standard KYC documents are adhered to.
3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting & stores staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and sales teams for integrated financial management.
- Present financial performance reports and variance analysis to senior management and recommend improvements.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and expertise in ERP systems.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity.
- Proactive in ensuring controls are adhered to
