Chief Accountant at Flexi-Personnel

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget and Cost Control

• Assist in monitoring the allocated budget for the store to ensure compliance and highlight possible issues.
• Provide inputs on the preparation of the budget when necessary.
• Provide inputs on cost reduction measures for the store.

Risk Management and Insurance Coverage

• Ensure proper and adequate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the financial aspects of the contracts are adhered to and are renewed in a timely manner.

Internal Control and Audit

• Ensure alignment of procedures developed by the Finance function.
• Guarantee that the fixed asset register is properly maintained.
• Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Control suppliers’ payment terms and consequences.
• Monitor stock-check, sleeping stock, receiving controls and analyze shrinkage results.
• Perform audits on CCO to minimize cash flow risks, and prepare corrective actions and proposals for improvement.
• Ensure the strict implementation of Internal Audit recommendations.
• Review, develop and implement the financial strategy that supports the company’s corporate and business strategies.

Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of store performance analysis by Department/Section.
• Prepare business presentations and reports for stakeholders periodically and ad hoc basis when required.
• Provide a summary of asset information to the management regularly.
• Responsible for business analysis and modelling including:
• Monthly financial closing (budgetary control, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
• Monthly forecast
• Annual budget
• Store turnover
• Cash flow

Human Capital Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and providing constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management.
• Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles.
• Provide inputs on training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure the facilitation of training requirements.
• Develop and implement on-the-job training for the team.
• Provide inputs for the development of the annual manpower plan.
• Ensure the implementation of MAF Retail’s corporate policies and relevant procedures.

Definition of Success

• Payments are made on a timely basis.
• Financial report error rate.
• Payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Adherence to all regulatory specifications.
• Accuracy and promptness in managing bookkeeping and producing reports.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA K.
• ICPAK Membership.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting.
• Good project management skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, particularly modelling in Excel.
• Presentation skills.
• Accounting concepts and knowledge of IFRS.
• Investment appraisal process and capital budgeting.