THE ROLE
Provide accurate and timely information to management on the operations of the entity; make recommendations for improvement in the systems of internal control and procedure; recommend appropriate training for staff supervised.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of monthly financial statements in the prescribed formats, to include explanation for significant variances from budget.
- Responsibility for the external audit of the company’s accounts.
- Provide any assistance necessary to the internal auditors.
- Prepare monthly profit projections and periodic cash flow projections.
- Coordinate the budget activities for the company and prepare the budgeted financial statements.
- Monitor all activities at the production location which have an impact on the financial statements; emphasis being placed on materials management and customer ordering and invoicing.
- Monitor the cost associated with capital projects to ensure that expenditure is within budget and that assets are capitalized as soon as they are completed.
- Ensure the fixed assets register is updated on a timely basis for assets acquired or disposed of and ensure that balances agree with the general ledger.
- Ensure that the correct depreciation is charged on these assets.
- Ensure that suppliers are paid on time and that all liability for goods and services received are correctly reflected in the company’s accounts.
- Ensure all taxes are filed and paid on time especially General Consumption Tax.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent analytic skills and attention to details
- Good knowledge of accounting standards governing the preparation of Financial Statements
