The role is responsible for managing Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, and effective support for audits and business decision-making.  

Key Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CFA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly in fixed assets, capital accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, General Ledger management, reconciliations, and audit support.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Accounts Receivable (AR) processes and procedures.

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile the General Ledger and monthly bank statements.

• Maintain accurate reconciliations with all customers (affiliated and third-party).

• Review reporting requirements and ensure accurate and timely AR reporting.

• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly revenue and variance reports.

• Review and submit periodic AR aged analysis.

• Maintain the General Ledger in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.

• Compile monthly GL schedules and ensure minimal or no reconciling items.

• Manage recurring journal entries and ensure timely updates or termination.

• Assist in writing footnotes to financial statements.

• Maintain detailed balance sheet schedules and a master list of journal entries.

• Manage the monthly fixed assets closing cycle, including additions, disposals, and adjustments.

• Review asset creation, depreciation, disposals, and retirements.

• Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger to the General Ledger monthly.

• Capitalize completed projects and assets under construction into the fixed asset register.

• Assign tag numbers and maintain the fixed assets register and depreciation schedules.

• Track capital expenditure against approved budgets and authorizations.

• Calculate cash flow requirements for asset renewal and replacement.

• Conduct physical verification and investigate obsolescence of fixed assets.

• Perform impairment reviews for tangible and intangible assets.

• Prepare fixed asset audit schedules and support internal and external audits.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Recommend updates to fixed asset accounting policies and procedures.