POSITION SUMMARY
This position within the Projects Unit involves the supervision of the day-to-day finance operations, managing a team, prepare monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines, adherence to statutory requirements such as submission of VAT reports, annual financial audits. The candidate is also involved in the budget preparations and ad hoc computations. This position within the Projects Unit is also responsible in setting up and overseeing controls, policies and procedures to safeguard the company assets and operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Manage the company’s financial accounting, reporting, monitoring and control systems
· Oversee the selection, training, delegation of tasks and performance of staff
· Preparation of monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines
· Setting up and analysing of the unit KPI’s on a regular basis
· Analysing of monthly results and report on and suggest ways for improvement
· Responsible in streamlining and improve processes and controls by introducing digital solutions
· Responsibility for all company inventory recording, verifications and investigations of any discrepancies
· Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow reporting
· Preparation of documentation and liaison with our external auditors in anticipation and during the company’s statutory audit
· Preparation and submission of quarterly V.A.T. Returns.
· Preparation and submission of annual MBR requirements
· Reporting of statistical information to NSO
· Keep abreast with relevant changes in international accounting standards, best practices and applicable regulations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is carried out in office environment.
- Experience working in Project related finance (IFRS reporting, Management Accounting and Budgeting) will be considered an asset.
EDUCATION & LICENSES REQUIRED
- MQF Level 6 in Accounting.
- Warranted Accountants will be given preference.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / QUALITIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS POSITION
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in operating Microsoft Excel.
- Competent in operating Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Preference given to candidates having knowledge of Shireburn Financial Manager and/ or Microsoft Business Central.
- Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards and regulations.
- Proficiency in Mathematics.
- The ability to explain financial information clearly and coherently to clients or management.