Job Summary:
The accounting manager is in charge of all accounting activities of both financial and managing nature. He covers all areas of operations, guarantees that financial controls are sustained, produces timely financial statements and performance reports and assists departments with their annual budgets, reviews, and internal controls.
Job description:
· Manages, supervises and provides guidance to employees within the accounting department.
· Conducts all necessary training to keep the accounting team’s skills and knowledge up to date.
· Plans, controls and implements the annual budgeting process.
· Supervises the preparation of profit and cash flow forecasts, analysis and reports.
· Supervises the preparation of quarterly management and year- end accounts.
· Prepares monthly/ quarterly management reports and accounts ensuring they are produced on a timely basis.
· Coordinates between the different sections within the department to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
· Generates financial reports.
· Analyses financial discrepancies and recommends effective solutions.
· Monitors expenditures, analyzes revenues and determines budget variances.
· Assists in auditing activities by providing the necessary information.
· Ensures that all necessary documents are always requested, collected and compiled in a timely manner.
· Monitors financial transactions and ensures compliance with the order’s policies and procedures.
· Maintains compliance with all international and local regulations.
· Maintains highly organized and updates files.
· Attends training regarding accounting standards and bookkeeping and provides training to more junior accountants through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
· Ensures all accounting tasks and transactions are compiled in a timely manner.
Education:
· Bachelor degree in business administration with an emphasis in Accounting / Finance, Economics or any relevant field.
Experience:
· At least 8 years of experience in Financial Management and Accounting.
Skills:
· Excellent computer literacy.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent in mathematical skills
· Excellent presentation skills
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Excellent attention to details
· Excellent organizational skills
· Excellent leadership skills
· Critical thinking and analytical skills
· Strong multitasking ability
· Demonstrable experience in managing and supervising staff with the ability to adopt a hands-on approach as part of a team.
· High attention to details
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines