Management Accountant

Education:

CPA or ACCA, an MBA in Finance or Business Administration would be preferred.

Relevant Previous Experience:

5 years of overall experience in accounting with last 3 years or more as a Department Head preferably in transport and logistics industry. Should have worked on SAP or any ERP. Business Understanding:

1) Should understand company laws, taxation rules of EA Region , all Statutory requirements-NSSF,NHIF, VAT,WHT, PAYE, Training levy

2) Able to review data and report on the same.

3) Preparation of budgets

4) Aiding in strategic planning

5) Manage relationship with Auditors

Knowledge:

Functional Skills:

1) Analyze and understand data entry and reconcile control accounts.

2) Understanding Cost Control

3) Control of all bank statements

4) Computations and reference of Quick Ratio, Gross profit, Net Profit, EBITDA,

Generic Skills:  

1) Understand numbers and analyze them

2) Proficient with MS Office- Word and excel tools

3) Updated with latest technology

Behavioral Skills:

1) Negotiation and PR

2) People Management

3) Planning & Execution

4) Delegation & Control

Critical Non-Negotiable attributes

Should have had at least 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant in a large commercial organization  - preferable in transport and logistic industry.

Reporting Manager

(the role this position reports to)

Head of Finance

Team

(roles that report into this position)

Finance Team

Key Responsibilities

Finance Related:

1) Verify and understand data entered by the assistant accountants.

2) Ensure all control accounts are reconciled monthly.

3) Ensure all intercompany accounts are balanced monthly

4) Ensure all nominal ledgers are analysed correctly

5) Generate cost reports each month analyzing the profitability of the business

6) Respond to any queries of CFO

7) Prepare the Audit files.

8) Liaise with the Auditors and ensure all documents are presented as required.

9) Check the monthly bank reconciliation

10) Check sales submitted on the VAT return agree with the sales ledger.

11) Ensure monthly VAT returns are submitted for the whole group by the 15th of the next month.

Typical Goals (Write SMART Goals, TOP 5)

1)To submit reports on time as per mandate

2) To ensure all Bank accounts are reconciled within 5 days after month end

3)Ensure the Audit is finalized within 3 months of the fiscal year end.

4)Ensure compliance for all statutory requirements.