Responsibilities
- Oversee basic accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, G/L, tax payments and inventory control)
- Monitor and review all records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions
- Perform all basic accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, month end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, and fixed assets and margin analysis; prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparation
- Review, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and investment transactions in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
- Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
- Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
- Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
Overview
Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.
Qualifications
- Accountancy or Finance.
- Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies, Management.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage.
- Postgraduate degrees in financial management would also be beneficial for candidates looking to advance their career.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a supervisory or management position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- An analytical mind.