SUMMARY:
As the Accountant for the company, you are responsible for assisting with delivering accurate financial reports and insights that support business planning and decision-making. This role places a strong emphasis in being a team player in completing tasks such as financial analysis, budgeting, and system improvements. The successful candidate will also support digital transformation initiatives, including financial system migration, and serve as a key finance partner to internal stakeholders.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:
- Participate in managing and ensuring the timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts and accurate financial close.
- Assist in preparing and analysing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
- Assist in inventory management. Conduct inventory reconciliations, investigation of discrepancies and participate in annual stock counts.
- Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on key financial trends and indicators.
- Support any budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across departments.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of financial KPIs and dashboards.
- Assist in financial system migration projects, including data validation, user testing, and training.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on improving finance-related workflows and automation
- Liaising with stakeholders including communicating with internal teams, auditors and other relevant parties.
- To undertake any Ad-Hoc activities at the request of your Line Manager.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, CONDITIONS SPECIFICATION:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting and finance, including financial reporting and budgeting
- Proven experience in financial system migration or system implementation
- Proficient in financial systems such as OpenAccounts, Workday, and Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, charts)
- Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS, financial controls, and audit requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Able to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience collaborating with IT or system vendors on finance system enhancements
- Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) is an advantage