Key Responsibilities:
- General Accounting:
- Maintain accurate financial records for all companies within the group.
- Prepare and post journal entries ensuring proper categorization of financial transactions.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts including bank reconciliations monthly accruals and intercompany transactions.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Process and verify invoices payments and receipts for all group entities.
- Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers ensuring timely payment of invoices and collections.
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets profit and loss statements) for each company within the group.
- Support the Finance Manager in preparing consolidated financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provide timely and accurate financial data to internal stakeholders.
- Tax and Regulatory Compliance:
- Prepare and file VAT returns tax declarations and other statutory filings as required.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist with audits liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the group entities.
- Monitor actual results against the budget identifying variances and reporting them to the Finance Manager.
- Payroll Processing:
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across all entities.
- Maintain payroll records ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
- Internal Controls:
- Assist in maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
- Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and procedures.
- Support in Audits:
- Assist in the preparation for annual and periodic audits providing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Partqualified or qualified in a professional accounting certification (ACCA CPA or equivalent) is a plus.
- Experience:
- 3 years of experience in accounting preferably in a multientity environment or group of companies.
- Experience with financial reporting and compliance requirements for multiple entities.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks SAP Oracle or similar).
- Strong MS Excel skills including the ability to handle large datasets and create reports.
- Attention to Detail:
- High level of accuracy in financial recordkeeping and reporting.
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
- Analytical and ProblemSolving Skills:
- Ability to analyze financial data identify trends and suggest improvements.
- Strong problemsolving skills with a proactive approach to resolving accounting issues.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently.
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Ethics and Integrity:
- Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.