Accountant

The Accountant will manage the full financial reporting process, provide accurate and timely financial information and provide financial support for business decision making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Accountant will be responsible for-

1. Ensuring that all of the Department’s reports are submitted on time.
2. Ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and timely recording of Company transactions.
3. Ensuring that all statutory reports are completed in time and error free, including Corporation Tax and VAT Returns.
4. Troubleshooting and interrogating computerized accounting packages.
5.  Providing support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure the robustness of the Company’s governance structure and ensuring that the company is in compliance with the company policies.
6.  Assisting in ensuring that there are robust systems in place for the accurate recording of transactions and reporting on inventory.
7.  Assisting in Ensuring that the Company’s audits are completed on time and within budget.
8. Reviewing accounting procedures and internal controls on a routine basis
9. Providing coaching and mentoring to the staff of the Finance and Accounts Department.
10. Assisting the CFO on hiring, performance managing and exiting of staff.
11.  Monthly reconciliation and review of various balance sheet and revenue/expense accounts
12.  Providing support and recommendations to improve internal business processes.
13. Supervising staff.
14. Managing Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Inventory and Fixed Assets.
15. Assisting in Preparing financial statements and reports for management in compliance with   International Financial Reporting Standards.
16. Assisting management in the annual budget exercise and report on variances.
17. Managing daily petty cash request.
18. Managing and reviewing payrolls.
19. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
20. Any other related duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent communication and “people” skills;
• Leadership-possesses the ability to inspire others to trust and respect your judgment,
• Organization-the ability to establish priorities and courses of action for self and/or others
• Flexibility- the ability to adjust to changing needs, adapt to different people, willingness to do whatever is necessary to get the task done

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to confidently engage with various levels of staff across the company.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Energetic with positive and proactive approach in the workplace.
• Self-motivated and able to adhere to deadlines
• Proven leadership skills with an ability to mentor and delegate as needed
• Highly organized approach to work and ability to multi–task and prioritize effectively with demonstrable ability to work on own initiative.
• Flexibility in line with business requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) with a minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and a strong general proficiency in IT systems

• Knowledge in the field of Management Information Systems (GP).

• Month end financial reporting and general ledger management experience is essential
• Financial modelling and project costing experience is a preferred skill

Customer Focus:

Develop strategies to satisfy the customer needs and the ability to influence employees to provide the service.

Communication:

Communicate strategies for a diverse workforce and to manage relationships to accomplish company and departmental goals. Maintain open and consistent communications.

Risk Management:

Identify the potential risks and associated benefits of business development for MESL, optimising profitability through the effective management of resources available.