Management Accountant Job at The African Talent Company | TATC Africa

JOB PURPOSE 
Analyses and report on key financial data-within the organization ensuring that Finance Manager receives timely, accurate and relevant reports and information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

1. Management Accounting and Reporting

· Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenue and expenses.
· Prepare financial management report for the review of N+ 1
· Ensure all Financial reporting deadlines are met.
· Compile and analyze financial information for financial statements preparation including monthly and annual accounts.
· Ensure smooth month, quarterly and year end closing.
· Analyze financial information and recommend efficiency use of resources.

2. Data processing and Reporting

·Ensure timely processing of financial information for timely closure of General ledger, this includes timely closure of Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury.
·Ensure financial data are processed in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS)
· Ensure proper journal authorization for proper cost allocation and continuity.
· Ensure accounting discrepancies and irregularities are timely resolved
· Ensure intercompany balances are agreed and signed off on monthly basis

3. Compliance   

·Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Accepted Accounting principles ( IFRS)
·Liaise with the Finance Manager in coordinating external audits

4. Taxation

·Ensure compliance with tax laws and other statutory requirements
·Coordinate and assist tax auditors on souring information for Tax Audit purposes.

5. Treasury       

·Ensure bank reconciliation are timely prepared and reconcile to the bank statement. Reconciling items in the bank recon should not be older than 24 hours - except for exceptional cases.
·Ensure payment advice/ proof of payment is sent out to the supplier immediately after the bank confirmation.
·Ensure proper payment processing before cheques are signed- as per Group Expenditure and payment Policy.
·Ensure better rates are negotiate for fund trading - (Spot Purchases)

6. Analysis and Reconciliation

·Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
·Ensure General provisions and accruals are fully analyzed before period closing and accordingly advise the trend.

7. Fixed Assets and Inventory control and monitoring

· Maintain Fixed Assets register and generate related schedules and reports
· On monthly basis ensure fixed assets register is reconciled to General Ledger
·Organize assets impairment test as per IFRS

·Assist in reviewing inventory management and reports

8. Internal Control and Processes

Ensure well documented accounting policies and procedures are in place and implemented.

Requirements

Skills/Knowledge & Abilities     

· 3+ Years of relevant experience           
·Strong Accounting & finance background 
· Ability to use own initiative     
· Task-focused and pro-active approach
· Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills           
· High standard of numeracy and accuracy with attention to detail
·Confident, effective and simple communication with clients at all levels

Education

· Bachelor Degree in Accounting ,Economics ,Finance or Business Administrations, an MBA is preferred
·CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/ Registered as a member is a Must

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