PRINCIPAL ACCOUNATBILITIES

·         Ensuring that proper accounting books are maintained in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

• Assist in the coordination of the annual financial external audit.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Accounting Technicians and Senior Accounts Clerk in delivering organizational objectives.
• Supervises team, including providing training and development opportunities.
• Assist in the organization of proper internal controls to safeguard the Company’s assets and prevent

irregularities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise accounting staff
  • Provide supervision and guidance for the Accounting Technicians and Senior Accounts Clerk in delivering organizational objectives.
  • Review and approve work processed by department prior to submission to Manager for final approval.

• Identify training needs and provide the relevant coaching as required.
• Set annual performance objectives for department and complete performance reviews for direct reports.

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly management reports, which include balance sheet, income statements, investment schedule and cashflows, indicating actual position against budget, in keeping with industry’s standards and best practice.
  • Assisting in the drafting of the year-end financials.
  • Prepare PEARLS ratio analysis.
  • Assist with year-end audit process.
  • Assist with budget preparation.

• Quality Assurance
  • Review and approve supplier’s invoices.
  • Review and approve bank reconciliations and balance sheet schedules.
  • Review and approve bank deposits.
  • Review and approve supplier’s and member’s ACH and cheque requests.
  • Review and approve board and committee member allowance listing.

• Other Transactions process
  • Complete the dividend process by the first working day following the AGM
  • Complete and submit Transunion report monthly.
  • Daily review member’s loans, share and deposit accounts to ensure that they agree to the general ledger.

• Assist management in the execution of special projects.

The incumbent may be called upon to do any or all of the duties stated above or any other related duties.

COMPETENCIES

• Considerable experience in the field of Finance
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to motivate and influence staff, peers and large teams.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet reporting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Networking and relationship building skills.
• Project and Risk Management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of local, regional international financial standards and statutory requirements.
• Strong people development skills including coaching and mentoring skills.