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Reporting to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage daily accounting operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective support to management decision-making. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, supervising accounting staff, and enhancing financial processes for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including banks, payables, receivables, and inventory.
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to support management decision-making.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity by ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Monitor budget performance and conduct variance analysis to ensure cost control.
  • Provide recommendations for corrective actions where variances occur.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

  • Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Implement controls to manage credit limits, payment terms, and cash flow.
  • Support procurement and sales teams in resolving invoice discrepancies or delays.

Audit & Compliance

  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely availability of required documentation.
  • Enforce adherence to company financial policies, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory filings, and payroll obligations.

Team Supervision & Process Improvement

  • Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing training and performance guidance.
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations teams to streamline finance functions.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity.
  • Manage disbursements, petty cash, and fund transfers efficiently.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Stakeholder & Management Support

  • Support management in financial planning, investment analysis, and cost optimization.
  • Provide timely financial information to auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
  • proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills.

Key Competencies

  • High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Effective leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your application enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: HERE