Key Responsibilities:

1. General Accounting:
   • Maintain accurate financial records for all companies within the group.
   • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper categorization of financial transactions.
   • Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, monthly accruals, and intercompany transactions.
2. Accounts Payable and Receivable:
   • Process and verify invoices, payments, and receipts for all group entities.
   • Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, ensuring timely payment of invoices and collections.
3. Financial Reporting:
   • Assist in the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements) for each company within the group.
   • Support the Finance Manager in preparing consolidated financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
   • Provide timely and accurate financial data to internal stakeholders.
4. Tax and Regulatory Compliance:
   • Prepare and file VAT returns, tax declarations, and other statutory filings as required.
   • Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist with audits, liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities.
5. Budgeting and Forecasting:
   • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the group entities.
   • Monitor actual results against the budget, identifying variances and reporting them to the Finance Manager.
6. Payroll Processing:
   • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across all entities.
   • Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
7. Internal Controls:
   • Assist in maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
   • Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and procedures.
8. Support in Audits:
   • Assist in the preparation for annual and periodic audits, providing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
   • Part-qualified or qualified in a professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is a plus.
2. Experience:
   • 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a multi-entity environment or group of companies.
   • Experience with financial reporting and compliance requirements for multiple entities.
3. Technical Skills:
   • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
   • Strong MS Excel skills, including the ability to handle large datasets and create reports.
4. Attention to Detail:
   • High level of accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting.
   • Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts.
5. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
   • Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and suggest improvements.
   • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving accounting issues.
6. Communication Skills:
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Organizational Skills:
   • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently.
   • Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.

1. Ethics and Integrity:
   • Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.