Accountant

The accountant interprets, compiles, and maintains automotive accounting information for the dealership.

Reports to: Financial Controller

Job Summary: The accountant interprets, compiles, and maintains automotive accounting information for the dealership

Primary Responsibilities

• File statutory returns in a timely manner as per the norms of the governing country
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
• Complete Bank Reconciliations
• Record and maintain all accounting transactions
• Manage the company’s petty cash flow
• Generate invoices and facilitate timely follow-ups on accounts receivables and payables
• Perform variance analysis and prepare account reconciliations
• Facilitate payroll and management of all relevant statutory deductions and filings with applicable agencies. Including but not limited to National Insurance Scheme/Board, Tax Revenue Authorities etc
• Audit and verify relevant documents
• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the Financial Controller
• Prepare required disbursements
• Prepare weekly outstanding cheque listing (where applicable)
• Prepare aged payables listing and the critical Payments Report
• Review transactions on the Aging Report and ensure that they correctly represent outstanding liabilities of the company.
• Facilitate reconciliation of suppliers’ statement balances to the balance recorded on the Aged Payables Listing.
• Maintain the filing system for supplier payments and reconciliations. 
• Facilitate any required VAT return submission. 
• Issue Accounts Receivable statements and follow up on payment.
• Facilitate financial analysis on a requested basis
• Submit timely and accurate financial reports to senior leader as required
• Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Identify and provide strategic solutions to improve the operations
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Prepare audit schedules. (Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Continuity, Intercompany reconciliation and any other schedules requested by the auditor)
• Providee auditors with information requested for the completion of audits and tax computations. 
• Liaise with auditors to answer queries as they arise
• Observe the ethical and industry requirements as set by the relevant financial services commission for the business
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for all accounting systems and relevant responsibilities

General Job Requirements

• Research and provide relevant financial data
• Prepare and issue financial statements in accordance with legal guidelines
• Manage accounts payables and receivables, ensuring that transactions are correctly entered in internal systems and that balance sheets are regularly reconciled.

Skills and Education

• BSc or BA in Finance or Accounting 
• Professional qualifications- CPAs or ACCA
• 3+ years experience in a fast paced accounting environment
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and other accounting systems
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Highly adaptable, ethical, and trustworthy
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures
• Self-driven with the ability to work efficiently under pressure