Financial Accountant at Corporate Staffing

Our client is a leading Paint Manufacturer and they are looking to hire a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for General Accounting, Statutory Audit support, and Compliance & Control, Tax. 

The Financial Accountant leads all day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll. 

Responsibilities:

• The Financial Accountant leads all day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll.
• Production of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsibilities also include production of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions; and administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.
• Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
• Preparation of expenses variance analysis report from management accounts.
• Preparation of schedules from management accounts.
• Maintain control of the following areas: general ledger, accounts payable, expense reports, billing, and payroll.
• Preparation of daily / monthly sales reports.
• Liaise with accounts assistants to ensure timely reconciliation and clearance of open items in Balance sheet reconciliations, Bank reconciliation, and Intercompany reconciliation.
• Perform month-end closure of General Ledger.
• Process month journals for provisions, accruals, and allocation of prepayment accounts.
• Performing direct and indirect cost allocations.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements and other regional reports.
• Assist teams with queries in respect of financial issues related to their departments.
• Accounting for fixed asset depreciation and capitalization of fixed assets.
• Preparation of supporting documentation for internal and regulatory audits. 
• Liaison with regional office and accounting for intercompany transactions.
• Responsible for execution of financial controls relating to the General ledger
• Ensure proper filing and record management of all finance records
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns (VAT, Income Tax, Withholding tax, PAYE).
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the business.
• Ensure adherence to the company policies, code of conduct, Values, Mission, and Vision.
• Must adhere to good corporate governance practices.

Qualifications.

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualifications – CPA Section 4, ACCA, CFA.
• Must be a member of ICPAK in good standing.
• Should have at least 3 years experience with experience in a busy Accounting environment.
• Good knowledge of relevant IAS’s and IFRS’s.
• Good understating of the tax laws.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of market economics and the industry as a whole. 
• Excellent leadership qualities. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and pay attention to detail.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.