Description

• Contributes to the development of the Department’s annual work plan and budget.
• Assigns and monitors the execution of tasks accordingly.
• Contributes to the development of related Corporate Policy, operating standards, and procedures.
• Sets and reviews work unit performance standards and targets, in alignment with the Department’s objectives.
• Administers HR policies for staffing, leave, training and development, performance, and disciplinary action, as required.

• Establishes and maintains the company’s Chart of Accounts and accounting controls, aligns the accounting systems accordingly.
• Develops and maintains appropriate accounting and records management systems to facilitate secure, timely, and efficient management of transactions, queries, and report generation.
• Monitors and tracks all payables and receivables; liaises with relevant personnel and external parties to facilitate timely disbursements and receipt of funds, as authorized.
• Verifies and validates all financial transactions against supporting documents. Apprises Management of actions taken or recommended to address errors.
• Prepares payroll and upon approval, ensures timely and accurate remittance of salaries, statutory payments, and other related deductions.
• Prepares/reviews and submits tax filings and compliance reports on-time.
• Co-ordinates the preparation of the Capital and Operating Expenditure Budgets and Quarterly/Annual Reports. Reconciles and reports against actual expenditure every month.
• Prepares period financial statements and ad hoc reports, under the direction of the CFO/designate, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Management requirements.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and/or develops accounting treatments for identified anomalies and irregularities, in consultation with the CFO/designate.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing requested documents and information.
• Maintains system integrity and user satisfaction by periodically auditing records and soliciting feedback on the quality of and satisfaction with services.

• Internal: Admin Assistants, Unit Heads, Document Control Assistant, Procurement Officer, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
• External: Contractors/Suppliers, Ministries, Banks, Board of Inland Review, NIB, Insurers, Auditors

• ACCA Level 2 or higher or equivalent.
• 5 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in an accounting environment and/or public sector.

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial and cost accounting methods, procedures, controls, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), legislative and statutory requirements.
• Proficient in Peachtree and applied use of Microsoft Office Suite for analysis and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of current industry trends, developments, legal precedents, and best practices.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use emotional intelligence to self-manage and influence positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

• Meticulous.
• Courteous and tactful.
• Collaborative.
• Works with professionalism and integrity.
• Logical and Independent thinker.