SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Monitor and maintain the standard costing system with accurate calculation and recording of standard cost for raw materials and finish goods on the AX live system by SKU.  
• Reports on periodic variances between actual costs and standard costs, identifies variance causes, analyses operating issues and make recommendations to the CFO/OM for corrective action
• Through the Standard Costing System measure and analyses the various costs of production and costs of distribution for  company products in support of setting target sales prices and reporting on sales mix variances by Business Lines and Business Segments.
• Assist with the Corporate planning process, involving budgeting, capex, taxation and cash flow.
• Ensure systems, procedures and processes are developed and implemented to deliver agreed services in a transparent and accountable manner to all internal departments.
• Manages and coordinates general accounting including month-end close, preparation of financial statements, internal reporting, general and sub ledger reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Prepare Quarterly Consolidation Packs to Head Office and any other requirement.
• Ensure accurate cash management by efficient Treasury Management and the preparation of rolling cash flow statements.
• Preparation of all Taxation reconciliations and ensuring all other statutory payments are made on time.
• Manage the fortnightly and monthly  payroll ensuring all deductions are made timely and payroll paid on due dates
• Perform standard costing evaluation for all custom orders and make recommendations as applicable.
• Ensure all vendors’ accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and No overdue amount is greater than terms.
• Liaise with ANSA Merchant Bank for the supply of Forex Needs and coordinate all foreign transactions efficiently.
• Manage all cost and management accounting systems and ensure strict adherence to month end deadlines.
• Prepare information required on CFO & MD reports.
• Monitoring and management of  the financial controls in the stock taking process and working with the Logistics Manager and CFO to ensure zero stock variances.
• Ensures full compliance with the Groups Accounting Policies and procedures.
• Facilitate all requirements for  Internal &  Annual External  Audit.
• Set Performance Standards, monitor performance and conduct performance assessments for direct reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to submission of all reporting timelines.
• Ensure accurate Pre-flash, Flash financial performance is delivered as required with supporting explanations.
• Create and Manage an auditable system which preserve all physical financial records as required by statute.
• Conduct any other related duties that may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Management.

Requirements:

ACCA Qualified or other professional accountancy qualification

5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.