Senior Accountant at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts department.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and train the Accounts staff.
• Generate Gross Profit reports on a weekly and Periodic basis and present them to management.
• Prepare weekly Suppliers & Debtors aging reports.
• Prepare payroll monthly.
• Ensure all general ledger accounts are updated in a timely manner and are accurate and reconciled monthly.
• Ensure all overheads are properly booked in the system.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis
• Support the Finance Director in preparing management accounts and year end audit preparation.
• Review and monitor performance versus the budget and reach out to teams to offer advice and guidance where need be.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Continuously identify possible areas of improvement within the department to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA (K) qualification.
• 7 years’ experience with 3 years in managing a team.
• Experience working with SAP B1 will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Tax laws and Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.
• Ability to train and manage a team.