Role Profile

• As an Accountant specializing in Records and Reporting, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and generating timely and insightful financial reports.
• Your responsibilities will include recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and supporting internal and external audits.
• Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of accounting principles will contribute to the organization’s financial transparency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Record-Keeping:

• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset registers.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data by reviewing and verifying transactions, reconciling discrepancies, and resolving any issues or errors.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions and records.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding trends, variances, and financial performance indicators.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports, financial forecasts, and budgets.

Compliance and Audit Support:

• Assist in preparing financial data and reports for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with auditors to provide requested information and address any audit findings or recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.

Reconciliation and Analysis:

• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of cash transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and provide explanations for variances or unusual trends.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial record-keeping and reporting, and actively contribute to their implementation.
• Streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Stay updated with accounting regulations and industry best practices, recommending changes to policies and procedures as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, or significant experience i.e. qualified by experience
• Proven experience as an Accountant or in a similar role, with a focus on records and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to present financial information to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Significant experience of delivering high-quality working as a Management Accountant, Accountant, Financial Management role within accounting and reporting service or equivalent high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.