Snr. Accountant Transport & Logistics at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Roles & Responsibilities;

• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Lay out accounting policies and procedures to ensure total tax compliance.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contribution, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company's budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Required Qualifications;

• University Degree or College Diploma Commerce accounting option
• At least 5 years' experience in accounting freight Industry
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• In-depth understanding of freight Industry Systems
• High accountability with a demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting principles best practices
• Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience developing and managing budgets, training, developing, supervising, and appraising employees
• Ability to work on own initiative, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution