Job Title: Management Accountant

                                              

Date: August 2019

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Apply by: 4 September 2019

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JOB PURPOSE:                    

To provide support to the Finance Coordinator for the various management of the finance functions.

                                                                                                         

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Supervising and maintaining of relevant records and preparation of final accounts and reporting on all funds.

• Liaising with other departments on all matters affecting budgetary control, financial and management reporting, control and monitoring of budget expenditure.

• Coordinating and processing of account payable and receivables including verification and coding procedures to ensure accuracy.

• Controlling the issue of cheques and other negotiable instructions and ensuring compliance with proper banking procedures.

• Recommending payments in accordance with approved commitments / budgets.

• Assessing of all investment proposals.

• Preparing and analyzing of monthly financial statements and additional reports for management.

• Responsible for all inventory control procedures

• Reviewing daily cash and bank transaction and reports.

• Supervising approvals, process data, ensuring compliance with company procedures, policies and general accounting practices, maintaining appropriate internal controls.

• Reviewing debtors and creditor ledger.

• Discussing important matters with National Revenue Authority and Government Institutions as instructed by the finance coordinator.

• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the Finance Coordinator.

 

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Finance Coordinator

• Supply Chain Coordinator

• Finance Department

 

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• National Revenue Authority

• Banks and other Financial Institutions

• Local and External Auditors

• Shared Service Centre

 

QUALIFICATION

  

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a recognized professional accounting qualification at least certificate stage of ACCA / ICASL.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

• At least 4-5 years accounting experience in both financial and management accounting at a senior level.

 

COMPETENCIES

 

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Sound understanding of computerized accounting systems.

• Sound understanding of double entry principles.

• Ability to work in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and proven ability in English language.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• High level of interpersonal, cross-cultural and negotiation skills.

• Performance driven leadership with strong profit and accountability focus.

 

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter  job@jobsearchsl.com, subject 'MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT' or by hand at 4C(ii) College Road, Congo Cross, Freetown not later than 4 September 2019.

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