Chief Accountant

He/ She will support all activities performed by the Director of Finance (DOF) and be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Finance department. The role will also assist/participate in the preparation/finalisation of Financial Statements, budget, business plan and payroll duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• To support the Director of Finance and Administration in building the accounting and finance operational processes and practices, ensuring there are robust reconciliations between different systems and across the balance sheet
• To perform month end accounting process, supporting the Director of Finance and Administration, to deliver month end on time and to the highest standard.
• To undertake detailed financial analysis to provide insightful financial information to key stakeholders.
• To feed into the annual budget and forecasting process by detailed numbers and analysis of the P&L and balance sheet.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with HR function to ensure efficient payroll processing and develop process and procedures as required.
• Manage the monthly payroll operation and validation process in partnership with the HR department.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll journals and reconciliations.
• To assist in the preparation of the statutory financial statements, complying International Accounting Standards.
• To support the management of the audit process, providing information to the auditors and answering all queries in a timely and effective way.
• Responsible for all statutory filing (VAT, PAYE, NPS, NSF, Levy and TDS)
• To work with the tax advisers on provision of detailed information for Corporate Tax Returns.
• To manage and develop existing accounting team, helping to establish a culture of continuous improvement in the team
• To support, where required, on finance improvement projects, working with the Director of Finance and Administration to deliver projects successfully