Accounting Manager

Job Details

Role: Planning, Implementing, Managing and controlling the accounting/finance activities

Reports to: The CEO

SUPERVISES: The Accounting Department

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring adherence to accounting international standards/guidelines and legal compliances.
Maintaining, Controlling general and subsidiary Ledgers, Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Revenue Distribution, Depreciation, Cost, Assets, Liabilities, Operating Expenses, Payroll, NSSF, VAT, corporate/personal Taxation, etc...
Accurately Verifying, Tracking, Allocating, Posting and Reconciling all Banks activities, Vendor statements and Customer payments.
Preparing payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
Reconciling data and reports, Resolving discrepancies and Collaborating across various Finance and non-Finance functions effectively.
Producing error-free accounting reports for management.
Support cyclical / periodic business processes including Reconciliations, Budgeting, Budgetary control, Forecasting, Variance / Margins / Cost analysis, Financial statements (balance sheet, profit/loss statement, cash flows projections) and month -end close reports, in an accurate and timely manner.
Directing internal audits and Detecting, Addressing potential compliance issues proactively.
Developing and Documenting accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Coordinating both periodic and annual audits with Company external auditors.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree in business administration – MBA in Finance or Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant – CPA or IFRS knowledge-Diploma, or Certified Management Accountant- CMA is a MUST.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS standards.
Proven progressive work experience 7+ years as an accounting/finance officer.
At least 3+ years as Senior / chief accountant position with strong experience in auditing, preparation and reviewing of month-end close reports, accounts reconciliations and statutory reporting.
Previous experience in Jewelry industry.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and experience directly interacting with senior leaders.
Profound a working knowledge in ERP Programs, advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

Seniority Level

Manager

Industry

Employment Type

Full-time

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