Accountant

Job title: Accountant.

Reporting line: Financial Controller, with a dotted-line reporting to the Board of Directors.

Main Responsibilities:

1) Financial Management

·    Direct and oversee the implementation and adherence to the organization’s financial policies and procedures.

·    Participate in the age analysis of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables to ensure timely and accurate collection of billings or settlements of dues.

·    Monitor maintenance agreements/SLA signed with clients to ensure timely invoicing. Track the status of ongoing projects with the Head of Projects to ensure accurate billing and collections.

2) Financial Reporting

·    Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.

·    Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations and schedules, including the statement of compliance and Corporate Governance report for the audit review process.

·    Review both physical and electronic filing systems in line with applicable policies and fiscal regulations to ensure compliance with planned tax audits, surprise checks, and ISO-certified annual audits.

3) Budgeting and Forecasting

·    Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with Head of Departments to establish realistic financial targets.

·    Lead the semi-annual forecasting exercise by providing budget versus actual results to Head of Departments and supporting their business planning assumptions for budget committee approval.

·    Collaborate with the budget team for regular budget-versus-actual review sessions and upload budgeted figures into the accounting software.

4) Cash Flow Management

·    Manage cash flow effectively, optimizing working capital, improving cash conversion cycles and ensuring the organisation’s liquidity needs are met.

·    Leverage optimal strategies to ensure excess liquidity into short-term investments while reducing financial risks.

5) Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

·      Coordinate with external/internal auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient tax and statutory audit process.

·      Review statutory compliance workings and ensure the filing of statutory returns within the MRA Tax calendar

·      Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure the organisation’s compliance.

6) Team Leadership

·      Lead the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to team members.

·      Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development with the support of the performance management system in place.

Qualifications & Experience

·      Completed Level 2 and ongoing Level 3 of ACCA, ACA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.

·      Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably within a corporate environment.

·      Previous experience in auditing is desirable.

·      At least two (2) years of experience in a team leadership or supervisory role is desirable.

·      Strong understanding of ERP systems and multi-interfacing environments.

·      Experience in credit control, accounts receivable and collections would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·      Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and Board members.

·      Strong organizational and time-management skills.