Accountant/Finance Manager

The Accountant will act as the main support for the role of strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to company policies, procedures and enforcing internal controls.

• The incumbent’s responsibilities are both strategic and operational and include, but are not limited to building a top-notch Finance and Accounting team; ensuring revenues and expenses stay in balance; overseeing FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) functions; making recommendations and consulting with the team on mergers and acquisitions; raising capital as required; working with Sector Leads and departmental heads to analyze financial data and craft budgets; ensures the accuracy of reports and consults with the Executives & Boards of Directors on Financial & Group strategy.

   

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
  * Preparation of all Balance Sheet reconciliations, General Ledger management, all supporting sub-ledgers and accounting periods.
  * Assist in preparation of all periodic financial reporting, Board reports within stipulated deadlines and Group policies.
  * Maintain controls for revenue and cash/treasury accounting, Goods/Returns received.                   *Collaboration with Operations teams and cross-functional departments to resolve discrepancies timely.

• * Preparation of bank reconciliations for all active bank accounts.
  * Maintenance of prepayments and accruals for timely accounting.
  * Vendor maintenance for Purchase-To-Pay process.
  * Preparation and timely payment of VAT Returns, quarterly corporation tax installments. 
  * Management of Fixed Asset register, depreciation and all asset movement, capital expenditure tracking, reporting related analyses and related Wear & Tear tax supporting calculations.
  * Co-ordination and execution of Fixed Asset tagging exercise in line with Group policy.
  * Support timely deliverables of all internal and external audit requirements.
  * Assist in monitoring and evaluation of financial information systems, recommending improvements.
  * Assist in cost management via preparation of expenses analyses, cross-functional collaboration via Power BI report development.
  * Timely provision of support reports to Functional Heads for managing the business and delivery of KPI's.
  * Support inventory management by analyzing stock levels, turnover rates, and wastage.
  * Review, investigation and monitoring of posting of all inventory adjustments and cashiers' statement discrepancies in ERP system.
  * Demonstration of continuous learning mindset through keeping abreast of accounting standards developments, digital accounting methodologies and tools.

• CORE COMPETENCIES:
  * Demonstrate ability to influence and work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
  * Strong business partnering with excellent technology, presentation, and written communication skillset.
  * Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  * Excellent time management skills, with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  * Must be able to work in a fast-paced retail environment and adjust to changing priorities and needs while maintaining a calm, professional disposition.
  * Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
  * Adept in the use of MS Office Suite, Access, Sage 50 & SharePoint administration

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  * Pursuing ACCA Level 3
  * 3 years' relevant work experience in a similar environment.
  * Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
  * Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics would be an asset.