Head of Finance & Account needed at Interior Woodwork Limited

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head of Finance & Account is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivables, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Prepare standard operating procedures for the accounts department
• Overseeing team members to handle different account duties as assigned.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transaction
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters
• Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Engaging Clients via emails chats or calls on any billing issue: renewals, incomplete payments, refunds or any other issue as the case maybe.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare, monitor budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Work to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• A B.Sc. Accounting or Finance

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 8-10- years professional experience in the accounting field and managerial roles within the period

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting soft wares such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Peachtree etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft offices
• Attention to details
• Resourcefulness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Personal integrity and high work ethical standards
• Adaptability
• Resilience