Accountant

JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant will act as the main support for the role of strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to company policies, procedures and enforcing internal controls and must maintain collaboration between the Accounts department, stores and Central Support Unit.

JOB DUTIES
* Preparation of all Balance Sheet reconciliations, General Ledger management, all supporting sub-ledgers and accounting periods.
* Assist in preparation of all periodic financial reporting, Board reports within stipulated deadlines and Group policies.
* Maintain controls for revenue and cash/treasury accounting, Goods/Returns Received Not In. Collaboration with Operations teams and cross-functional departments to resolve discrepancies timely.
* Preparation of bank reconciliations for all active bank accounts.
* Maintenance of prepayments and accruals for timely accounting.
* Vendor maintenance for Purchase-To-Pay process.
* Preparation and timely payment of VAT Returns, quarterly corporation tax installments. Green Fund Levy payments.
* Management of Fixed Asset register, depreciation and all asset movement, capital expenditure tracking, reporting related analyses and related Wear & Tear tax supporting calculations.
* Co-ordination and execution of Fixed Asset tagging exercise in line with Group policy.
* Support timely deliverables of all internal and external audit requirements.
* Assist in monitoring and evaluation of financial information systems, recommending improvements.
* Assist in cost management via preparation of expenses analyses, cross-functional collaboration via Power BI report development.
* Timely provision of support reports to Functional Heads for managing the business and delivery of KPI's.
* Support inventory management by analyzing stock levels, turnover rates, and wastage.
* Review, investigation and monitoring of posting of all inventory adjustments and cashiers' statement discrepancies in ERP system.
* Demonstration of continuous learning mindset through keeping abreast of accounting standards developments, digital accounting methodologies and tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
* Demonstrated ability to influence and work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
* Strong business partnering with excellent technology, presentation, and written communication skillset.
* Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
* Excellent time management skills, with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced retail environment and adjust to changing priorities and needs while maintaining a calm, professional disposition.
* Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
* Adept in the use of MS Office Suite, Access, SharePoint administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Pursuing ACCA Level 3
* 3 years' relevant work experience in a similar environment.
* Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
* Knowledge of Microsoft NAV or Microsoft Dynamics would be an asset.