Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and ensure that they comply with GAAP.
Ensure that all financial transactions are handled and processed in line with the approved policies and GAAP.
Oversee the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other related accounting functions whilst ensuring the accurate and timely processing, recording, and payment of invoices.
Ensure tax returns are submitted as and when due to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Develop and monitor budgets, provide analysis, and make recommendations for improvements to financial performance.
Coordinate and facilitate external audits as and when due and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct scheduled database backups to secure financial information.
Investigating accounting irregularities, mistakes, or potential fraud.
Present weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc management reports to executive management.
Analyse financial information and data on a regular basis and identify trends to give recommendations to management on strategies to improve financial and business performance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
Professional chartered accounting certification is a key requirement (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ACA).
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Experience in segment reporting is essential.
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, ratios, interpretation, and analysis.
Experienced user of accounting software (Odoo, SAP, Sage, or similar software) etc.
Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
