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Chief Accountant

Job Description

Our client, a reputable company within the trading industry, seeks to bring on a Chief Accountant to its Finance team. The successful candidate will report to the company's CFO. 


Reporting to the CFO and managing a team of 5 staff, responsible to ensure the accurate recording of all company transactions and managing the financial processes to safeguard the company’s assets. 


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and coordinate the duties of 5 staff of the Finance function with responsibilities for all related transactions for general ledger postings, accounts payable function, accounts receivable function, fixed asset ledger, and cash and bank.
  • Daily Cash flow management and weekly projections.
  • Determines proper handling of all financial transactions and manages timely monthly close to ensure accurate Trial Balance, Profit center reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Monitors compliance with International Financial and Reporting Standards (IFRS), company procedures, and legal requirements.
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
  • Coordinates the annual independent audit, being the key contact with auditors, including all working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Provides required information and analysis to auditors for all Tax submissions.
  • Oversees internal control systems for all departments to ensure the safeguarding of company assets. 
  • Responsible for holding warehouse management accountable for accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls.
  • Supporting CFO in cost control management and annual Budget process.
  • Financial support to Provident Fund committee.


Candidate Profile 

  • Qualified accountant with ACCA qualification (min. two years post qualified)
  • Proven experience in the Finance function.
  • Strong IT skills with experience in ERP systems (preferably Navision) and MS Excel macros/formulas/ spreadsheet development and Data manipulation.
  • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
  • Well organized, capable of multi-tasking and organizing work of others to ensure delivery of tight deadlines.
  • Flexible, team player with experience of staff management.
  • Energy and enthusiasm to understand the business, industry and be a proactive member of management.