Chief Accountant
13 June 2012 —
17 December 2013
Coordinate and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets, long term financial forecasts and management of budget control. ? Perform variance analysis on financial transactions on a regular basis, provide any resulting information to the seniors if follow-up is required. ? Provide timely, accurate, complete and consolidated accounting and controlling information for management when required. ? Managing day to day accounting activities, maintaining the books of accounts, finalizations and period end closing. ? Constantly monitor and maintain books of accounts ( GL, AP, AR and other sub ledgers) accurately so as to reflect true and fair view of the MIS reports ? Ensure & review period end reconciliation between sub-ledger and general ledger before closure of books. ? Preparation of various monthly reconciliations of bank, creditors, debtors, inter- company accounts etc. ? Follow up of receivables, management of payables as per the cash flow and Investigate and resolve customer / suppliers disputes. ? Evaluate receivables quality and recommend and support appropriate provisions, maintain support for current provision on an on-going basis and recommend write-offs when necessary. ? Controlling and management of fixed assets (addition, deletion, transfer, retirement) and Ensure that all company assets are protected thru proper Insurance and other compliance are met. ? Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions to ensure accuracy of forecasts. ? Projects Cost Analysis, reports on deviating, running, closed, submitted & temporary budget Projects. ? Provide key data on product costing including freight analysis, duty calculation and analysis of margin keeping in view standard costing. ? Inventory aging, stock taking on monthly & annual and reports on consumption for previous years to management for decision making & forcasts. ? To Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure that expenses are on target with projections that the company operates within budget parameters. ? Evaluate existing cash management systems periodically and recommend appropriate changes to optimize efficiencies. ? Assist the Group Finance Manager in the implementation of Group internal control procedures in order to verify the integrity of all financial information, ensure and maintain historical records. ? Management and execution of payroll as per WPS. ? Evaluate alternative borrowing strategies and make periodic recommendations in order to adhere with the capital structure guidelines. ? Liaising with the auditors (Internal & External) to address the issues raised by them and ensuring the audit report is issued on time. ? Analysis and input on the evaluation of capital projects and report on total Cost, ROI, NPV, IRR and Payback Period as well as variances for all projects. ? Ensuring compliant to company policies and procedures. ? Oversee activities of junior staff as they relate to principal accountabilities.