Senior Accountant

Job Description

To manage the accounting function of the company in a professional manner to ensure the company meets its financial obligations on a day-to-day basis.

  • Accountable for the overall operations of the finance function, including but not limited to daily finance operations, project management, audit execution and compliance at an operational level.
  • Generates financial information and reports.
  • Analyses and reports on variances.
  • Maintains suitable financial control environment.
  • Support with IFRS 17 reporting and other financial reporting requirements of the company.
  • To manage the operational activities within the accounting function and to supervise and motivate the staff therein to ensure that they successfully discharge their duties.
  • Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
  • Document and monitor internal controls in support of auditing team.
  • Ensure that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards and regulators requirements.
  • Develop and offer business analytics relevant for decision-making by Exco management of the company.
  • Ensure that the monthly and annual accounts are prepared within the stipulated time to assist management and directors in prompt decision making.
  • Ensure compliance with tax authorities and commissioner of insurance requirements to avoid any regulators requirements
  • Support with team career development through training programmes, mentorship and fostering team spirit.
  • Ensure a strong financial control environment through reviews of processes and controls, implementation of audit recommendations and the controls improvement program.
  • Support with stakeholder engagements such as internal and external audits, regulatory bodies, banks and other key consultants/ stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all other industry relevant regulations.

Qualification:

A University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or an equivalent with qualifications in ACCA/CPA

Skills

Accounting, Ensure Compliance, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), IFRS 17, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), People Management, Professional Etiquette, Teamwork

Education

Honours Degree (Hons): Finance And Accounting Public (Required)

Closing Date

05 July 2024

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