Accountant

Accountant

Job Overview:

Our Client is seeking an Accountant to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Finance department.  The role will also assist and participate in the preparation and finalisation of Financial Statements, budget, business plan and strategy papers.

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Operations & Transactions

• Manage all financial transactions, including fixed and variable payments, bank deposits, and timely tracking of payments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure tax payments, returns, MRA filings, and statements of emoluments/tax certificates are submitted on time.
• Reconcile accounts payable, receivable, bank statements, intercompany balances, and other reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate posting of journal entries and proper recording, filing, and reporting of all financial transactions.
• Maintain data flow accuracy across finance systems and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Safeguard financial data confidentiality and perform database backups when required.

Reporting, Closings & Compliance

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including FSC returns and surveys.
• Provide accurate information on financial position, liquidity, and cash flows, and report on the company’s financial health.
• Assist in preparing and submitting Board and subcommittee packs and provide financial reports and insights to Management, Board Committees, and Sub-committees.
• Attend to internal/external audit, ISO, FSC, and MRA queries.
• Ensure statutory compliance and strong financial controls aligned with required financial standards.
• Review, strengthen, and implement finance controls and administer/document finance processes (priority).

Financial Planning, Analysis & Risk

• Analyse costs, investment income, sales performance, and variances against the business plan.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and the business plan.
• Provide data for valuation exercises and support the implementation of IFRS 17.
• Participate in monitoring the Risk Management Framework.

Process Improvement & Coordination

• Enhance the efficiency of accounts preparation processes.
• Coordinate with business units, external service providers, and consultants to support finance activities.
• Assist the Finance Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

People Development & Performance Management

• Provide on-the-job training to develop Finance staff capabilities and support business line management.
• Define objectives and establish measurable customer-centric KPIs/KRAs, ensuring appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum ACCA Level 2 completed with at least 5-7 years of experience in Accounting field
• MS Office skills
• Communication skills, both oral and written, in French and English.
• Good planning and organising skills, with the ability to multi-tasking
• Self motivated, good interpersonal skills and team player