Accountant

JTA Supermarkets Limited is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to join our Team as an Accountant. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures.

One of our Group Companies is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to join our Team as an Accountant. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures. Supports the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation. Maintains proper records, accuracy and integrity of financial information. 

Job Summary:

• Organize, Coordinate and Supervise Management of Accounting Software
• Ensure reconciliation between Accounting Software and Point of Sale Software
• Supervision of Reconciliation of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable
• Verification of Cheque Payments
• Preparation & Filing of Tax Returns & timely remittance
• Supervision of the  reconciliation of bank balances
• Preparation of Monthly P&L Reports, Variance and Departmental Reports
• Preparation of Financial Statements in statutory format for audit
• Reconciliation and reporting of  Vouchers system
• Supervision of Branch Offices  and reporting requirements
• Preparing ,Presenting and the Monitoring of Budgets, Cash Flows and Variance Reports
• Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and other related reports as necessary
• Preparation /Review of monthly fixed asset and payroll registers
• Review and ensure timely tax and VAT remittances
• Review of reconciliations of bank accounts, sub-ledgers and other accounts
• Preparation of financial schedules required by external auditors
• Assist external auditors in the conduct of annual audits as required
• Review and control Branch Office operations
• Ensure continued development of all accounting applications
• Promote and maintain professional development of both accounting and branch office staff
• Any other tasks as deemed necessary

• Knowledge of Statutory regulations, and financial policies and procedures
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles, methods, and applications
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in applicable laws, knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections
• Employee development and performance management skills, time management and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent Communication skills

Qualification & Experience:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent with at least seven (7) years progressive accounting experience, three (3) of which must be at Managerial level
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word and Outlook