Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location: Remote

Employment Type:Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

• The position calls for a high degree of intellectual curiosity, strong accounting skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to take the lead on projects, work independently with senior executives and to work well with a team, often under tight deadlines
• The Financial Accountant is a supervisory role providing effective leadership and direction within the Shared Services team
• Oversee Change Management and help drive the organization towards a performance-driven culture
• Support planning and budgeting processes, internal knowledge management and information sharing and coordination across Divisions / companies within Integrated Retail Portfolio.
• To provide support in managing the Accounting and Finance functions of the Company, ensuring accounting records are maintained in accordance with the established Policy and Procedures and Accounting Principles in order for the Financial Records to report a true and fair picture of the financial position of the Company.
• To assist in developing and implementing controls and procedures that enables timely and accurate processing, analysis and reporting.
• To assist in providing comprehensive reports and analysis to support decision making.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the month end book close is completed in accordance with the established Group
• Reporting schedule.
• Investigates and analyses variances from budgets and prior years actuals.
• Monitors costs, advising on improvements to business processes and institute effective cost controls.
• Plans and prepares Annual Budgets in accordance with agreed deadlines.
• Establishes work standards and procedures for the inspection and appraisal of the accounting records.
• Reviews and appraises the adequacy of, and compliance with financial controls.
• Ensures that the company’s Fixed Asset register is accurately maintained and the
• procedure for the transfer and disposal of Fixed Assets within the company is adhered to.
• Ensures that all Capital Expenditure Policy and Procedure is adhered to.
• Ensures that the Sums Insured adequately meet the needs of the organisation.
• Ensures that Sales and Statistic reports are accurate and prepared on a timely basis.
• Allocates resources so as to achieve the department’s objectives
• Preparation, analysis and distribution of Key Performance Indicators.
• Works together with the business to ensure no downtime in business operations and alignment to SLA.
• Lead, Plan and Execute relevant activities relating to the annual statutory audit of the
• Company.
• Act as main liaison with external/internal auditors during audit period.
• Ensures specific General Ledger accounts are analyzed/ reconciled.
• Provides analytical and technical assistance to members of Shared Services as well as assisting associates with reporting queries.
• Coaches, mentors and motivates team members.
• Evaluates team members and sets goals to broaden their experience.
• Maintains Confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to all of Company’s Policies and Procedures including Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Policies.
• Undertakes any other job-related tasks requested by the Director/Manager/Supervisor

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

• ACCA or equivalent qualification
• At least Five (5) years’ work experience in a senior finance role
• Suitable supervisor experience
• Computer Literate – Working knowledge of MS Office and a computerized financial application.
• High degree of planning, organizational, analytical, and financial skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messages.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

REQUIRED ATTITUDES & SKILLS

• Produces results. Directs action toward achieving goals that are critical to department’s success.
• Excellent Time Management. Must be able to meet stringent deadlines.
• Organized. Manages multiple priorities and operates in an organized manner.
• Quality of Work. Meets the established standards of accuracy.
• Communicates effectively. Shares information and encourages candid and open dialogue.
• Passion for customers and excellent customer talents. Works to exceed expectations of customers externally and internally. Takes immediate action to resolve customers' problems.
• Builds relationships. Fostering teamwork. Works collaboratively within and across business unit and organizational boundaries
• Pleasant personality. Proactive, listens, enjoys helping customers.
• Team Player