Accountant
Job Summary
The Accountant manages full sets of accounts and ensures the organization's finance function is well-organized and compliant. This role involves leading a team of finance and admin specialists while working closely with auditors, bankers, and regulators. Additionally, the position focuses on analyzing financial performance to support strategic decision-making and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Manage full set of accounts
- Lead finance and admin team
- Coordinate annual financial audits
- Prepare financial statements and tax reports
- Manage AP/AR and budgeting
Required Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Tax compliance knowledge
- Audit coordination
- Accounting software proficiency
- Internal control implementation
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for all the daily activities of the Accounting & admin in ensuring that the finance function is well organised.
2. Calculate taxable income and the income tax liabilities of the organisation.
3. Calculate the cost of different types of capital financial instruments and the overall costs of capital for the organisation.
4. Compile accurate tax-related information for the organisation.
5. Compute the valuation of business and financial assets using different models.
6. Ensure the respective privileges and rights are in place within the accounting information system for users with different job roles and functions.
7. Extract data and provide analysis for management using relevant accounting information systems or software.
8. Implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls to prevent possible fraud and errors.
9. Maintain accurate journal entries and allocations.
10. Manage accounts payable and receivables to help the organisation determine working capital needs and funding strategies.
11. Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.
12. Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
13. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
14. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
15. Prepare financial statements and disclosure notes.
16. Provide accurate and timely tax and financial reports to the relevant authorities.
17. Provide data in relation to assets, capital rationing and cost of capital.
18. Reconcile accounts and provide analysis for the organisation's financial transactions.
19. Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings.
20. Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings.
Work Schedule:
- 5.5 day work week.