Financial Accounting Manager

Financial Accounting Manager

A growing, dynamic company is seeking the right Financial Accounting Manager to head its Accounts Department!

Job Summary:

Provide advice to the Leadership and Management teams with regard to improving the operational and financial performance of the company. Timely preparation of the monthly accounts through the supervision of Finance and Accounting staff. Coordination of timely and efficient external audits. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the preparation of monthly reviews, analytical reports, and the preparation of annual budgets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the accounting operations of the company, ensuring financial information is updated with completeness and timeliness, and ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation of the monthly and quarterly management accounts and ensure the timely preparation of the monthly balance sheets and profit and loss schedules.
• Interfacing with auditors to complete financial audits within 90 days of the year-end.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely filing of returns and the submission of Direct Funds Transfer Payment Advice for General Consumption Tax (GCT), Statutory Payroll Taxes, Corporation, and any other tax payments as they fall due.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the organization.
• Ensure established internal financial control procedures are maintained.
• Ongoing review of systems and procedures to ensure that the integrity of the Company’s operations is protected.
• Monitor the company’s cash flow to ensure efficient management and use of cash.
• Coordinate the Company’s Budgets/Plans and Revised Forecasts of capital expenditure and department overheads and provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making.

Qualifications and Special Skills Requirement:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business administration or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation in finance/accounting, e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
• Minimum of five years (5) of experience in a Management Accounting role
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
• Must be results-driven, organized, and possess a proven track record for process improvement., complex problem solving and follow through
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, managerial, and influencing skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office software applications
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Knowledge of Sage 300 an asset. 

  We thank you for your interest, but please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.