Senior Accountant at Corporate Staffing

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Management in development, management, and execution of the overall business strategy.
• Ensuring adherence to financial and accounting policies and procedures (IFRS & GAAP).
• Developing, implementing, and regularly updating budgets and forecasts of the Business Units and Company accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Regularly reviewing budgets and forecasts and reporting on variances to the Management Team.
• Develop monthly consolidated financial calendar and ensure payments are made and received on time.
• Manage the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents as directed by the Head of Finance.
• Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures and make appropriate recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, financial reports, and budget forecasts.
• Reduction of cost overheads by enhancing efficiency and identifying cost saving opportunities within departments.
• Month End Accounts Closure.
• Timely month end closing of accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items.
• Ensure that the financial statements tally with the list of transactions and accounting and financial records.
• Ensuring compliance of the general accounting function, which includes company transactions, cash management/reconciliation of accounts, financial reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Ensuring tax compliancy for Kocela Limited.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A graduate with a degree in a financial field or closely related.
• Recognized accounting qualification (CPA (K)/Finalist).
• 5 years’ experience in Finance.
• Significant work experience in the Fintech industry.
• Able to develop and recommend financial operational policies and processes for the business.
• Able to take a holistic view of the business with a financial focus.
• Experience in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Prior experience in fundraising for start-ups will be an added advantage.