Our Client in the Manufacturing and FMCG Industry is looking for an Accountant. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position. Mutare based role.
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Responsibilities
- Preparing monthly financial statements by collecting data; analysing and investigating variances; summarizing data, information and trends. Preparing year-end and statutory accounts.
- Implementing adequate high standards of financial controls and ensuring that they are being effectively utilised in the business.
- Providing financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles & practices and developing recommendations.
- Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing general ledger account information.
- Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and inter-company reconciliations, performing month end closing activities such as account reconciliation, revenue accounting, expense accounting.
- Developing a budget tracking mechanism which compares with actual expenditure to ensure that it is always within approved limits.
- Reviewing creditors` reconciliations and ensures that reconciling items are processed and are never more than a month old.
- Updating the assets register on a monthly basis in accordance with the accounting policies.
- Suggesting changes to the accounting policy in line with the group policy and latest IFRS.
- Liaising with external auditors and assists with management of the audit process from start to finish.
- Updating job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices, participating in educational opportunities, reading, professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organisations.
- Maintaining overall responsibility for preparations all monthly control account reconciliations and putting together the audit file.
- Analysing business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and trends to develop projections for future revenue and expenses.
Qualifications and Required Skills
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, ZCTA, CA.
- At least 5 years’ experience on a similar post, preferably in FMCG environment.
- High levels of accuracy.
Email: mirriam@valcol.co.zw