Chief Accountant

Tasks: • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status • Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending • Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures • Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process • Provide input into department s goal setting process • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule • Assist with tax audits and tax returns • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance • Plan, assign and review staff s work • Support month-end and year-end close process • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls • Ensure compliance with National laws and accounting principles • Liaise with our Financial manager and accounting manager to improve financial procedures. • Requirements • Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior • accountant • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures • Awareness of business trends • Familiarity with financial accounting statements • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks • Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP s and pivot tables • Accuracy and attention to detail • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Physical Requirements: Employees must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has a raised noise level.