bayt.com
Job Description
· Management of the day to day operations of the accounting departments.
· Enforces proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
· Maintains and updates the standard operating procedures, ensuring the updated documentation on policies, process and procedures is shared with the appropriate team members.
· Assesses any training needs of the accounting teams and is active in providing on-the-job training or arranging more formalized training, if required.
· Reviews daily performance of the accounting teams.
· Ensures the fixed asset register is maintained and reconciled.
· Responsible for the processing of month and year end accounting entries.
· Responsible for reviewing key control reconciliations conducted by the team.
· Monitor and analyze the timeliness and accuracy of accounting transaction, as the support for financial reporting.
· Oversees the preparation and posting of monthly and annual journal entities.
· Provides regular financial reports, based on the needs of management.
· Assigns responsibilities and tasks the accounting teams and monitors their performance.
· Involved in the objective setting and performance reviews of the accounting team.
· Coordinates with the auditors to identify areas for improvement and active in the implementation of positive changes.
· Team management
Skills
· Professional certification such as CFA, CIMA or ACCA, CA etc. is required.
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance and accounting is an added advantage.
· Minimum experience of 8 years in managerial or supervisory roles.
· Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), VAT Laws, Company Act.
· ERP Knowledge: Proficient user of any ERP system (Preferable SAP B1).
· Proficient User of Microsoft Office – MS-Word, Advanced MS-Excel, PowerPoint [Access, Power BI, Dashboards, Macros, VBA will be a plus].
· Strong communication skills with good command of English (both writing and speaking) in all levels of the organization.
· Strong analytical and organizational skills.
· Motives and challenges team members.
· Experience of accounting process redesign and improvements.
· Self-motivated, flexible and possess positive attitude with high degree of integrity & transparency.
· Great attention to detail and sets high standards of accuracy and efficiency for the team.
· Multi-tasking and work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.