Financial Accountant

Position Title: Financial Accountant
Department:Finance
Reporting to:Financial Controller
Position purpose:

Responsibilities:

• Organize and analyze financial data for profit and loss assessment.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of expenses and revenues.
• Prepare schedules for balance sheets and assist during audits.
• Forecast cash flow and analyze discrepancies against projections.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure alignment with accounting records.
• Compile financial analysis for board presentations.
• Manage documentation for hedge accounting and liaise with relevant entities.
• Assist in preparing financial sections of executive reports.
• Aid in the preparation and filing of income tax returns.
• Complete surveys requested by relevant government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with taxation regulations.
• Support lease calculations and reporting requirements.
• Submit Taxable Payments Report as mandated by regulations.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing ERP and BI systems.
• Uphold risk management and compliance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Management Systems (QMS):

• Adherence to documented processes to maintain QMS.
• Monitoring and promotion of information management compliance.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with HSE values.
• Active participation in HSE initiatives.
• Adherence to HSE protocols.

Fraud & Corruption:

• Remain vigilant for any suspicious activities.
• Report any instances of fraud or corruption.
• Adherence to security and anti-corruption policies.

Knowledge and experience:

• Strong communication and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in related industries.
• Familiarity with ERP and BI systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Adherence to correct accounting procedures with transparent analysis.
• Effective management of risks and compliance.
• Utilization of robust ERP and BI systems for business insights.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary education.
• Pursuing formal professional qualifications such as CA/CPA.

External Relationships:

• Collaboration with internal and external audit entities.