Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations for the Company. This role includes managing the accounts, preparing financial statements, reports, and statutory returns whilst conducting various analysis and coordination of duties and if assigned, oversight of support staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support in managing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in alignment with organizational goals.
2. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
3. Oversee processes for general accounting inclusive of managing accounting systems, internal controls with timely financial reporting.
4. Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial activities including the full cycle of Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables, reconciliations, collections, deposits, payments, cheque preparation, invoices, data entry and all related accounting duties and filing.
5. Manage the expense budget, prepare and submit expenditure reports, financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports and other statements of balance as assigned, analyzing financial risks.
6. Monitor and oversee Dealer Management System CDK postings of financial information timely and spreadsheets to ensure efficiency, accountability and proper maintenance of registers and ledgers on transactions.
7. Manage and oversee the asset management process in accordance with policy and maintain accurate records of capital expenditures.
8. Manage and oversee all associated accounting functions for the Mobility Department.
9. Manage and oversee inventory management in accordance with policy ensuring perpetual stock counts, month-end stock counts and vehicle stock counts are carried out as per schedules.
10. Monitor the local and foreign currency accounts, accounts receivable, and payables; and advise on any foreseeable risks.
11. Manage and ensure that the disbursement of the company’s statutory deductions is prepared and remitted to the relevant authorities on time.
12. Lead implementation of the Company’s internal auditing policies, practices and procedures to meet evolving needs, inclusive of implementing audit frameworks and schedules.
13. Support audit processes including preparation and submission of audit documentation and assist with preparation of reports and correspondence as appropriate on corrective action plans, identify and remedy control deficiencies. Liaise with internal and external auditors as required.
14. Undertake other relevant duties that may be assigned as necessary from time to time.

KEY COMPETENCIES (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• Comprehensive Financial Expertise. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong Regulatory Knowledge of national financial laws, and other relevant statutory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, risk management, and internal controls, focused on helping organizations use their resources wisely and reach their goals.
• Advanced Communication Skills:
• Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the organization’s financial systems and procedural efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Development: Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams through goal setting, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Critical Thinking & Strategic Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess complex financial scenarios, identify risks and opportunities, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions.
• Interpersonal & Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment across departments.
• Organizational Management: Sound management capabilities, including resource planning, administrative oversight, and cross-functional coordination to support overall organizational effectiveness.
• Ethical Standards & Accountability: High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to ethical financial stewardship and transparent reporting practices.

JOB STANDARDS

• Data Entry Management
• Prompt and Dependable.
• Reporting Skills
• Analyzing Information.
• Dealing with Complexity.
• Maintain Pleasant demeanor.