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Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following key duties:

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, including timely filing of VAT, income tax, and other statutory reports.
• Collaborating closely with the operational team to align financial goals with the organization’s objectives.
• Producing and analysing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing existing internal accounting systems, while recommending new systems and controls to the Finance Manager where appropriate.
• Reconciling financial ledgers and records on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
• Assisting in the preparation of year-end closings and accompanying financial reports.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all deadlines for the submission of internal and external reports.
• Responding promptly to finance and accounting queries from stakeholders.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA and /or CPA.
• MBA is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years related work experience.

Attributes
• Strong business and financial analytical skills.
• Excellent reporting, mathematical, and analytical aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent presentation, collaboration, and communication skills.