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.
Responsibilities
- Preparing monthly financial statements by collecting data; analyzing 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 utilized in the business.
- Providing financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles & practices, and developing recommendations.
- Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing general ledger account information.
- Managing the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking and intercompany reconciliations, and performing month-end closing activities such as account reconciliation, revenue accounting, and expense accounting.
- Developing a budget tracking mechanism that compares with actual expenditure to ensure that it is always within approved limits.
- Reviewing creditors` reconciliations and ensuring 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 the latest IFRS.
- Liaising with external auditors and assisting with the 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, and reading. Professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Maintaining overall responsibility for preparing 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 an FMCG environment.
- High levels of accuracy.
Salary $350,000 ZWL plus allowances
Please send your CV in word format! Also, provide your current salary and benefits details!
Email CVs to Mirriam Dzapasi: mirriam@valcol.co.zw