Senior Accountant

Seeking a strategic Senior Accountant to lead our finance team and ensure the accuracy of all accounting records and financial reports. You will serve as a technical lead, supervising accounting staff to maintain high standards of financial integrity and service excellence.

Financial Management & Accounting

• General Ledger: Maintain the GL and oversee all monthly and annual closing activities, ensuring all journal entries are finalized prior to account closure.

• Asset & Inventory Control: Manage fixed asset accounts, intercompany accounts, and inventory provisioning in alignment with company policies.

• Reconciliations: Supervise and review bank and credit card reconciliations; analyze account information to resolve any financial discrepancies.

• Stock Oversight: Supervise perpetual stock counts and reconciliations to ensure GL accounts align perfectly with sub-ledgers.

• Compliance: Monitor tax accounts for compliance, ensuring timely payments and keeping all business licenses and tax compliance certificates (TCC) up to date.

Reporting & Analysis

• Management Accounts: Lead the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts and business review reports.

• Audit & Queries: Manage responses to queries on all group-level reports and lead the annual external audit exercise.

• Budgeting: Provide critical assistance during the annual budget preparation process and generate ad hoc reports as requested by leadership.

Leadership & Supervision

• Accounting Team Oversight: Directly supervise the accountant and accounting clerks.

• Strategic Improvement: Lead business process improvement projects and conduct regular team meetings to drive departmental efficiency.

• Departmental Standards: Ensure all financial services conform to established standards, policies, and professional business practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BSc. in Accounting and a professional qualification (e.g., CPA or ACCA).

• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in an operational accounting environment, with a minimum of three (3) years focused on the preparation of final accounts.

• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and modern accounting information systems.

• Leadership Ability: Proven track record in coordinating, delegating, and coaching accounting personnel.

• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Fiscal Responsibility & Interaction

• Authority: Responsible for the integrity of monthly financial reports, check requests, and other assigned financial transactions.

• Collaboration: This role requires extensive interaction with internal/external auditors, customers, and various internal business units.