Summary

We are looking for Chief Accountant to oversee accounting functions in a manufacturing firm. The role requires a proactive and well-experienced Accountant with more than 5 years in the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Supervising day to day accounting activities, including updating a general ledger, prepare weekly and monthly cash flow plan.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow)
• Manage the budget preparation process, compare budget vs actual on monthly basis and analyze the variance for monitoring and managing financial KPI.
• Managed annually statutory audit.
• Leading, managing, and developing the team of accountants and ensure effective management and control of the accounting function.
• Ensure day-to-day accounting functions are maintained and improved, including accounting information, proper coding of accounting transactions, and timely posting into our accounting system.
  
  
• Ensure strict compliance with all statutory requirements and accounting practices are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS).
• Undertake analytical reviews of all accounting records, auditing entries to ensure accuracy and controls. Identify and recommend implementation of cost control measures
• To assume responsibility for cost control measures and to analyze cost variations
• Responsible that all statutory reports are submitted and liaison with Tax Authorities in all tax-related issues
• Ensure day-to-day accounting functions are maintained and improved, including accounting information, proper coding of accounting transactions, and timely posting into our accounting system.

• Review the accuracy and completeness of transactions posted into the system by the finance team.
• Review and sign off monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure that monthly financial reports are completed on time.
  Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax, and other regulatory bodies on matters relating to financial transactions of the company.
• Review and sign off monthly payroll reports.
• Ensure that VAT, WHT, Corporate tax, and other statutory and regulatory taxes are filed on time. Ensure monthly account schedules are prepared by the finance team and signed off.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports required from time to time.

• Supervising and supporting finance staff on daily tasks.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely manner.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate University Degree (Accounting / Finance) with strong academic results
• Must have CPA or ACCA certification

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an Accounting function