Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reporting Lines:
Post holder reports to: Financial Controller
Staff reporting to this post:
Assistant Accountant - Payables, Assistant Accountant - Treasury
Staff significant for this
post: Stores
Supervisor, Management Accountant, HR Officer, Credit Controller, Group
Financial Accountant
Education and Experience Required- Bachelors
Degree in Commerce or related.
- CPA (K)
- Minimum 4 years
General accounting experience, of which at least 2 must be in a senior
financial management position.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure all
finance activities and transactions are in line with existing financial
policies, procedures, systems and regulations of the company.
- To prepare
accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- To prepare and
ensure all GL accounts and Sub-Ledgers are reconciled
- To ensure that
all the company assets well recorded and securedPreparing and file all
statutory returns including tax returns
- Prepare the
company payroll in conjunction with the HR departments
- To prudently
manage working capital and ensure all financial obligations are met as set
/ agreed with suppliers and statutory bodies.
- To oversee
treasury activities, recommend short term investment opportunities and divestitures
while ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
- To recommend
changes to the existing systems in line with changing business
environment.
- To supervise
junior staff and keep them effectively informed of their obligations and
make regular follow ups on key aspects of their work such as quality,
budget, timelines, reports and updates as may be necessary
- To perform any
other duties as may be assigned by management.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Job Knowledge
and Skills [Level of competency required for effective job
performance. Consider the understanding of basic principles,
techniques and the ability to apply that knowledge to solve a wide range
of job related problems and stay abreast of new developments]
- Initiative and
Problem Solving [Ability to identify problems and generate alternative
solutions. Consider the amount of supervision required and the
ability to work independently. Is the employee a self-starter and
creative in handling difficult and demanding clients. Also the
ability to represent the organization’s best interest]
- Quality of Work
[Ability to perform work duties correctly and consistently within
established standards. Consider the quality of output and delivery
of service. Does the employee project a professional attitude?]
- Quantity of
Work [Ability to perform work duties correctly and consistently within
established standards. Consider the quantity of output and delivery
of services. Is the employee willing to take on additional
assignments without complaining?]
- Care for organization’s
resources [Demonstrated ability to take care and maintain organizational
resources. Does the employee effectively utilize available resources
without undue wastage?]
- Interpersonal
Relationships & Communication [Ability to relate to other members of
the work team including internal clients and convey and obtain correct
information persuasively both verbally and in writing. Consider the
ability to deal with difficult and demanding clients. Also the
ability to represent the organization’s best interests.]
- Leadership and
Training Skills [Ability to provide an example for others to follow.
Consider the ability to train others and achieve results through
teamwork. Also consider the ability to inspire confidence and
motivate others to perform their job effectively]
- Teamwork [The
ability to participate effectively as a member of a work team.
Consider how well the employee supports other team members and covers for
them in order to achieve organizational objectives.]
- Dependability
& Reliability [The ability to do required jobs properly and accurately
without supervision. Consider how well the employee can be trusted
and relied upon to take on extra responsibility and to work beyond regular
working hours in order to complete important and urgent work assignments]
- Time Management
[Consider the employee’s ability to manage time effectively and to attend
meetings and other engagements on time. Also consider the concern
for arriving to work on the agreed time and to be available whenever
required].
Functional Competencies
- Accounting
Policies & Procedures [Consider the employee’s understanding of the
organization’s accounting policies and procedures and annual accounting
cycle]
- Business &
Functional Knowledge [The employee’s awareness and understanding of the
organization’s business, customers and suppliers and how the Finance
function adds value to the business]
- Accounting
& Numeracy [Consider the employee’s understanding and application of
professional Accounting standards]
- Statutory
Requirements [Consider the employee’s understanding of Company Law and
statutory requirements. Consider the ability to prepare returns and
ensure compliance]
- Financial
Forecasting & Control [Consider the employee’s ability to apply
financial modelling, forecasting and planning techniques. Also
consider the ability to support the business in the budgeting and budget
review processes]
- Management
Reporting [Ability to generate, assess and provide functional reporting
systems and to provide strategic insight into content of reports]
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your application to
careers@altimaafrica.com with the subject Financial Accountant – October 2016
