Job Objectives:
To be a senior member of the accounting team and undertake the functions required within the accounting department as directed by the Head of Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets and Taxation.
Job Description:
- General Ledger
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statement in accordance with IFRS, analyse reconcile expenditures and revenue accounts.
- Check validity and accuracy of accounting books and records.
- Work on the monthly closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, valuations, inventory adjustments etc.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and regulatory requirements in financial reporting.
- Prepare cost of production and execute the inventory valuation in SAP.
- Fixed Assets
- Maintenance of the fixed asset register in SAP including acquisitions, disposals, impairment postings and periodic processing.
- Work on physical verification and impairment reviews.
- Creation and maintenance of Projects (Work Breakdown Structures) and fixed assets master records within the accounting system.
- Support the continuous update and maintenance of project and fixed asset systems and interfaces, including procedure documentation.
- Ensure proper classification and coding of fixed assets according to accounting standards and company policies.
- Monitor capital projects to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely capitalization of assets in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Financial Reporting
- Financial statements are prepared timely and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards to a quality that can be submitted to management, Board of Directors, owners and lenders.
- Prepare and file regulatory reports and disclosures as required by governing bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Work extensively with the external auditors on the audit process to provide information for audits and in the preparation of audited financial statements.
- Taxation:
- Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, ensuring adherence to filing deadlines and regulatory guidelines.
- Calculation of deferred taxes, and Income tax accruals in accordance with Income tax laws and IFRS.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including income tax, VAT, and other taxes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Qatalum's Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Minimum Qualification Required
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA)
Required experience - 6 - 8 years' finance and accounting experience
- Significant experience from a manufacturing business
- Solid SAP FI experience
- Advanced user of Excel and other MS Office packages
Job Specific Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Team and service orientated
- Organizational and time management skills
