Accountant (2416-ACC)

Our client in the insurance sector is seeking to recruit an Accountant who will report to the Finance Manager. The incumbent will perform a central role in a finance team, focusing on preparing a company's financial reports.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Preparation of accurate and timely reports including financial statements, monthly income statements and balance sheets.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with management to develop budgets and financial forecasts based on historical data, industry trends and strategic goals.
• Monitor budgetary performance throughout the year, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met.
• Prepare periodic reports to compare budget v/s actual figures.

Cash flow management:

• Manage cash flow efficiently, monitor and forecast cash flows, and maintain bank relationships.

Overseeing accounts payable:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions related to accounts payable while maintaining strong relationship with vendors/insurers/internal stakeholders.
• Implementing and enforcing accounts payable policies, procedures and control.

Internal Controls:

• Develop and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard assets, ensure compliance with regulations, and mitigate fraud risks.

Audit support:

• Assist internal and external auditors in conducting audits of financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Provides documentation, explanations, and evidence to support audit findings and recommendations.

Profiles:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• A professional qualification in Accounting and/or finance is an advantage.
• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ethical and trustworthy.
• Attention to details.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, numerical and logical reasoning skills.
• Practical understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to take decisions and work independently.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Treats the company’s information with confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Possess flexibility and adaptability to manage changing work requirements and varying volumes of work.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively within the team and the company.
• Being proactive, accountable and taking ownership of tasks assigned / duties to handle.
• Good computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).