Management Accountant at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

General Purpose

The Management Accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports and statements, analyze financial information, and prepare a commentary of the same, ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures are followed.

Provision of accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity, and cash flows of AM business, while ensuring compliance with all tax regulations

This position will support the Chief Accountant with the coordination and timely delivery of work done by the accounting team.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze and provide timely financial management reports, including monthly and annual accounts, along with necessary commentary and comparisons to previous time frame as well as to the Budget.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain financial databases
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and ensure all data is backed up timely.
• Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process. Preparation of baseline information and schedule and coordination of the external audits.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate budgets and forecasts
• Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare and provide timely, information and analysis of accounts as requested
• Management information required by the management
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• Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• Monitor and support taxation requirements
• Monitor and review monthly Balance sheet account reconciliation and perform P&L analysis to ensure the integrity of local accounts
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
• Analyze and report profit margins
• Managing overall accounting and finance functions including annual audits.
• Preparing profit & loss statements and handling monthly closing.
• Preparing financial reports in compliance with government regulations.
• Providing management reports to the Head Office and the Regional Office.
• Preparing annual budgets, comparing actual results with budgets and giving comments.
• Preparing and filing tax returns in a timely manner.
• Preparing cheques.
• Prepare journal entries
• Complete general ledger operations
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up monthly financial reports
• prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Assist with year-end closings.

Education and Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree
• Additional certification (CPA or CIMA) would be an added advantage.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of finance and economic principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
• Strong planning, organizing skills and communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Information and task monitoring
• Good judgment and problem-solving
• Supervisory skills
• Team player
• Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions.