Senior Financial Accountant Job By iRecruiters Africa

Senior Financial Accountant Job Vacancy By iRecruiters Africa

A Senior Financial Accountant Job Vacancy is currently available by iRecruiters Africa. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

iRecruiters Africa is digitally-native recruitment and business support agency that helps individuals and businesses achieve and become more.

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Job Summary

The primary objective of the financial accountant’s role will be to contribute to value creation by identifying opportunities for top-line growth and profit improvement by using financial data to influence operational decision making for the business.

Senior Financial Accountant Responsibilities:

• Support the Divisional financial manager with a wide array of functions including financial planning and analysis, treasury management, forecasting, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, audit support and the implementation of financial and compliance controls
•  Gather and analyze financial information to evaluate company performance
• Manage all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Prepare and report on financial results and internal audit results, explain discrepancies and present planned corrective action
• Continuously Investigate and analyze financial results to spot potential problem areas in branches
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations including bank reconciliations
• Participate in yearly interviews/discussions with external auditors for the accuracy of management books
• Assist the divisional financial manager with maintaining, improving and monitoring branch administration procedures
• Prepare viability studies for new stores and refurbishments
• Communicate sales targets and expenses budgets to branch management to get their commitment for the year ahead
• Monitor and check expenses continuously to spot trends that are negatively influencing profitability
• Ability to lead and supervise the implementation of accounting procedures/controls
• Monitor branch financial stocktaking activities; Investigate stock take reconciliations and associated problems
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
• Implement financial and compliance controls
•  Monitor cash flow as well as cash forecasts
• Manage monthly returns – VAT etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline.
• Masters’ degree+ MBA will be an added advantage
• 8+ years of accounting experience preferably within a retail or FMCG environment
• Technical accounting qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or any similarly recognized professional accounting qualification
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills
• Proficiency in using accounting software, preparing/interpreting financial statements and other reports
• Self-motivated and passionate about excellence in achieving key accountabilities
• Experience managing projects that involve internal and external stakeholders
• Outstanding attention to details, understanding of technology and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
• Passionate about excellence in writing and verbal communication
• Effective time management
• Reliable and trustworthy

Benefits

How To Apply For Senior Financial Accountant Job

• Hit the ‘APPLY FOR JOB’ button below.
• Follow the displayed link to proceed to the iRecruiters Africa recruitment portal.
• Hit the ‘APPLY NOW’ button and complete the online application form.
• Submit your application.
• Only the shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the next process.
• The application deadline was not specified.