Job Summary
The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the month-end and year end closing processes. The role ensures the integrity of financial information and assists management in making informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting record
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Monitor and clear suspense accounts promptly.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure timely completion of financial close activities.
- Maintain proper documentation for all accounting transactions.
- Maintain the fixed asset register.
- Compute depreciation and ensure proper capitalization of assets.
- Support physical verification exercises and asset reconciliation.
- Review inventory accounting and reconciliations where applicable
- Provide schedules and supporting documents for external and internal audits.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and statutory requirements.
- Support regulatory and tax compliance activities.
- Supervise the finance team to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with IRFS and company’s policy.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness of month-end close.
- Accuracy of financial reports.
- Number of unreconciled balance sheet items.
- Audit findings and resolution rate.
- Timeliness of statutory and management reporting.
- Compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN is a must, with 3 yrs post qualification experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the aviation industry.
- Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- Experience using ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Sage, or similar accounting software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Apply to: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience,Location and qualifications to [email protected]
