Assistant Manager - Accounting and Finance

Job Summary

• To manage to the finance department, the incumbent will be responsible for all reporting of financials and required to present these at the Board level.
• He/She will be leading a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company s finances and contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department, and ensure the company is fully aware of its financial condition.

Responsibility

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Develops and prepares costing of various products through the IT system
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Ensures VAT paid by the company are accounted properly and prepares VAT returns/claims accordingly.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification

• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications-ACA, ACCA or CIMA fully/partly qualified is an added advantage.
• 10 12 years of experience in Food production/food processing will be ideal.
• Proven experience in working within VAT environment as an accountant.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel (advanced level). Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.

Skills

• Excellent organizing abilities.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Understanding of databases and SQL.
• Experience with ERP, Planning and related accounting systems.
• Project management experience.
• Interested candidate can apply with your updated resume.