Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:  

Manage the daily operations of the Finance department; Assist the CFO in ensuring compliance with Blue Book Policy and prepare reports and analyses as per senior management request. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management

• Maintain and analyze financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Review and authorize journal entries for posting to the General Ledger, ensuring accurate classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare, reconcile, and review assigned General Ledger accounts and submit reconciliations for CFO review.
• Conduct final reviews of all monthly account reconciliations to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, General Ledger analyses, and other financial schedules to support business decision-making.
• Prepare and present key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and corporate tax schedules, for management and regulatory reporting purposes.

Accounts Payable & Financial Controls

• Review and approve all cash and non-cash payment vouchers to ensure proper authorization, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Maintain effective financial controls to safeguard company assets, minimize financial risk, prevent fraud, and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in implementing, monitoring, and strengthening internal controls in accordance with Blue Book compliance standards and company policies.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare corporate tax schedules and coordinate the timely preparation and filing of annual Corporation Tax Returns.
• Maintain legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance in all financial activities and reporting processes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis

• Assist in the development, coordination, and consolidation of the annual budgeting process, including the preparation of budget templates for all cost centres.
• Prepare financial forecasts and analyze performance against budgets and targets, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze financial data and business results to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and support organizational performance objectives.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as required.
• Monitor the effectiveness of financial controls and recommend improvements to enhance governance and risk management practices.

Strategic Financial Support

• Provide financial insights, advice, and recommendations to management to support informed decision-making, sustainable growth, and long-term profitability.
• Assist the CFO and Managing Director with ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, business cases, and reports requested by Senior Management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support financial planning, reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Finance Department's objectives and the overall goals of the organization.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to CFO
• Liaises internally with “operations and marketing departments and other finance staff”
• Direct Reports:-
  • Assistant Accountants
  • Senior Accounting Assistants
  • AP Accounts Clerk II

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Foreign and Local Principals
• Service providers and vendors
• ASL’s commercial bankers
• Customers
• Group Management Services Departments

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent professional degree.
• 3 Years accounting experience at supervisory level

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex information
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Effective business communication skills
• Effective managerial skills