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• The Chief Accountant will primarily ensure compliance with corporate, finance and accounting policies, business controls, procedures and reporting.
• He / She will also provide sound business decision-making support to other senior members of the organization through the accurate monitoring, reporting and analysing of financial results and projections
• The job holder will provide timely proactive financial evaluation, information and advice that enable the operations to develop and execute effective plans and take informed decisions
• The Accountant will interact with and provide support to operations department’s personnel to ensure seamless resolution of issues 

• Preparing annual financial accounts, in compliance with local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparing monthly management accounts and reviewing support schedules.
• Monitoring and analysing financial reports and records and pro-actively identifying issues and initiating corrective actions where needed.
• Reconciling company assets and analysis of utilisation.

• Preparation of debtor’s reports.
• Trucking income Variance analysis and explanations.
• Preparation of creditor’s reports

• Controlling chart of accounts by monitoring access rights in the accounting system.
• Maintaining adequate systems of internal controls needed to safeguard assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with policies and procedures

• Ensuring proper planning and management of loans by ensuring that interest and principal are properly recorded /accounted for and paid within the loan agreement.
• Negotiating exchange rates with various banks.
• Preparation of supplier payments and reconciliations.

• Ensuring accurate calculation, payment and submission of company statutory deductions in a timely manner and as per the relevant legislation.
• Ensuring withholding tax is properly calculated and remitted on behalf of third parties.
• Coordinating, preparing and submitting statutory returns and payments.
• Managing and reviewing audits of VAT returns and subsequent refund claims from URA as per the VAT Act.

• Exercising sound management and leadership skills and principles.
• Ensuring a strong focus on people development and continuously developing potential of staff through training and mentoring.
• Monitoring the productivity and effectiveness of direct reports.
• Keeping staff informed and assisting them when required.
• Developing and maintaining liaison with tax advisors and URA officials.
• Providing internal and external auditors with all assistance as required. 

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; A qualified [full/part] accountant with CPA or ACCA professional qualifications
• Strong business acumen,
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• A high level of integrity and reliability
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• A minimum of three years’ experience 

• Communication Skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team work;
• Good interpersonal skills. A team player with strong attention to detail and follow up.
• A self-motivated, highly energetic and innovative individual. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Computer literacy including knowledge of QuickBooks and an ERP accounting software is essential.
• Planning and Organizing;
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Strong problem solving skills with a proactive and innovating approach to work.
• A high level of integrity and reliability.
• Travel to corporate headquarters will be required from time to time.  

• Write an Application letter and CV/Resume.
• Merge these two documents into one document in either word or PDF format.
• Do not attach or send any scanned documents. These are sometimes too large for our inbox.
• Submit your application online, please click “Apply to Position“
• Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

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