The Chief accountant coordinates all finance activities and reports directly to the Director of administration and finance. The following are key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the company to be reviewed by his/her supervisor.
• Prepare Requisitions and cash payment vouchers
• Record supplier payments, payables, prepayments
• Record deposits received from customers
• Perform bank, inventory, prepayments, VAT refund, payables, and receivable reconciliations
• Provide monthly reports on receivables and suppliers’ outstanding payments.
• Ensure that all accounts files are well kept
• Support external and internal audits as required
• Ensure regular financial transaction reconciliations.
• Work with the Director of Administration and Finance and Finance team to accomplish Finance Team goals
• Job holder must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Skills and competences

• Professional qualification ACCA, CPA, or CIMA
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Computer literacy
• Familiar with accounting software.