The Seprod Group continues to be a leader in manufacturing and distribution of consumer products and well-known brands both locally and internationally. We are now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced resource to function as: Chief Accountant
THE ROLE
Provide accurate and timely information to management on the operations of the entity; make recommendations for improvement in the systems of internal control and procedure; recommend appropriate training for staff supervised.
SOME OF THE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of monthly financial statements in the prescribed formats this to include explanation for significant variances from budget.
- To be responsible for the external audit of the company’s accounts.
- To provide any assistance necessary to the internal auditors.
- To prepare monthly profit projections ad periodic cash flow projections.
- To coordinate the budget activities for the company and prepare the budgeted financial statements.
- To monitor all activities at the production location which have an impact on the financial statements. Emphasis being placed on materials management and customer ordering and invoicing.
- To monitor the cost associated with capital projects to ensure that expenditure is within budget and that assets are capitalized as soon as they are completed.
- To ensure that the fixed assets register is updated on timely basis for assets acquired or disposed of and to ensure that balances agree with the general ledger.
- To ensure that the correct depreciation is charged on these assets.
- To ensure that suppliers are paid on time and that all liability for goods and services received are correctly reflected in the company’s accounts.
- To ensure that all taxes are filed and paid on time especially General Consumption Tax.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ACCA Level 3 with three (3) years’ experience at a management or supervisory level.
Bachelors in Accounting with five (5) years’ experience at a management or supervisory level.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Good analytic skills
Good knowledge of accounting standards governing the preparation of Financial Statements
The deadline for receipt of applications is September 24, 2021. We thank all interested applicants. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
