Group Head Accountant at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information on all the company business lines.
• With the GM and Directors prepare an Annual Budget
• Provide various weekly reports of operations and department cost control performance
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing and reviewing documents
• Maintain and monitor accounting policies and systems
• Manage the accounting clerical staff by coordinating their activities
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions from the inventory and store controller.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure all Employee files are kept updated and in order. Track, monitor and manage the payroll
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Communicate effectively with clients on payments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA or CPA, or Holds a Bachelor’s degree with part Qualified ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience at a senior management level (experience in the Hospitality Industry is an added advantage)
• Excellent Planning and Organizational skills
• Very good at Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving
• The ability to work quickly and under pressure
• The ability to manage a team and a varied workload
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication Skills
• Fully conversant with current tax and finance legislation