Senior Accountant Position

Role Overview: 


The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, revenue cycle  management, operational efficiency, and adherence to financial controls.
This role is pivotal in  driving timely and precise financial processes, inventory management, and credit management  while maintaining a safe and process-oriented working environment. 


Responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting 


Prepare and ensure the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports, profit and loss statements, and performance reports. 
Deliver monthly sales reports according to schedule 
Achieve a 98% accuracy rate in financial reporting. 


Revenue Cycle Management 


Ensure timely and accurate invoicing with 99% accuracy, completing invoices within 12  hours of receiving documentation. 
Post 98% of inflows received within the same week of receipt. 


GL Account Reconciliation 


Reconcile Goods Delivered Not Invoiced (GDNI)/Accruals accounts with 95%  accuracy and timeliness. 


Operational Efficiency 


Provide accurate key partner reports within 10 days of month-end with 98% accuracy. 
Submit weekly Prospective Financial Information (PFI) Monitoring Reports by the end of each week. 
Ensure timely close out of all Performa Invoice to final invoices 


Inventory Management 


Maintain inventory reports with 95% accuracy, ensuring biannual stocktake variance  remains below 5%. 
Maintain cost profile of all inventory items for commercial and Tender preparation. 


Process Improvement 


Propose a minimum of two process improvement suggestions per quarter.
Attend all weekly meetings of the Product Lines noting all comments on process  improvements relating to Finance. 


Finance Controls 


Adhere to financial policies and controls, ensuring 0% fraud and defalcation. 
Assist in Annual financial audit, clearing of MLP, tax audits and other regulatory  compliance 
Partake in half yearly/yearly stock take and reconciliation 


Credit Management 


Monitor and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), maintaining it below 90 days for  active receivables. 
Assist in credit control activities of the company 
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) 
Adhere to all QHSE standards and guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work  environment. 
Participate in QHSE training sessions and stay updated on best practices for maintaining  a safe workplace ensuring zero-incident and accident rate. 
Actively participate in Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition (UAUC) reporting. 
Other tasks as may be assigned. 


Requirements: 


Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
Professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) are highly desirable. 
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management or accounting roles. 
Proficiency in accounting and SAGE software, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Power Bi, Excel, Power Point & Word) 
Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, inventory management, and credit  control. 


Personal Attributes: 


High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.