About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple entities within the Group. This role offers exposure to a broad range of finance functions, including financial accounting, management reporting, inventory accounting, consolidation, compliance, audit coordination, and tax reporting.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional who possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting reporting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Daily Operations
Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely recording of financial transactions.
Support cash flow monitoring and treasury functions.
Record supplier invoices, customer receipts, payment transactions, and other accounting entries.
Process supplier payments and ensure all supporting documents and approvals are complete and properly authorised.
Perform bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled items.
Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting
Perform month-end closing activities and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and adjustment entries.
Review Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets for completeness and accuracy.
Investigate unusual variances, fluctuations, and reconciliation differences.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial schedules.
Management Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly management reports and financial performance analyses.
Prepare monthly fixed asset register and reports
Prepare segmental profitability reports and operational performance reports.
Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations on significant movements.
Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning exercises.
Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.
Inventory Accounting & Gross Profit Controls
Perform inventory reconciliations and stock-related accounting activities.
Review gross profit margins and investigate variances.
Prepare inventory-related journal entries and accounting adjustments.
Liaise with relevant departments to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Group Reporting & Consolidation
Assist in quarterly and year-end financial reporting processes.
Prepare consolidation schedules and supporting working papers.
Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
Support the preparation of consolidated financial information for management and statutory reporting purposes.
Compliance, Audit & Tax
Prepare GST returns and supporting schedules.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with external/internal auditors and provide audit schedules, supporting documents, and explanations as required.
Coordinate with tax agents and provide information required for tax computations and filings.
Assist with statutory reporting and regulatory submissions.
Continuous Improvement & Ad-Hoc Duties
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance finance operations and controls.
Assist in finance-related projects and system implementation initiatives.
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
ACCA, CPA, CA, ISCA, or equivalent professional qualification will be an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting/audit experience.
Experience in full-set accounting and month-end closing processes.
Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
Experience in a multi-entity, retail, trading or group reporting environment.
