Job description

Job Summary:

Manage and oversee all accounting and financial activities, including financial analysis, review and supervision of financial statements, implementation of accounting policies and procedures, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the company’s financial operations.

• General Responsibilities
  • Participate in the preparation, supervision, and implementation of the Finance Department's business plan.
  • Direct departmental activities in alignment with company strategies and policies.
  • Review all financial and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
• Finance Department Management
  • Develop job descriptions for finance staff and obtain management approval.
  • Foster teamwork and collaboration within the department.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Accounting System (Focus ERP)
  • Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the accounting system.
  • Coordinate with the software provider regarding system enhancements and updates.
  • Train users on the system when required.
  • Manage user access rights and system permissions.
• Annual Budget
  • Prepare the annual budget.
  • Monitor expenditures against the approved budget.
  • Obtain approvals for budget amendments or exceptions.
  • Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual performance against budget.
• Dealer / Customer Accounts
  • Ensure implementation of the company’s commercial policies.
  • Review sales transactions, returns, discounts, and receipts.
  • Manage monthly customer account reconciliations.
  • Control customer credit limits and prepare periodic credit reports.
  • Monitor inventory held on consignment by dealers and hypermarkets.
  • Oversee collections from retail customers.
  • Prepare annual dealer rebate calculations and settlements.
• Supplier & Service Provider Accounts
  • Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation, including customs and clearance documents.
  • Coordinate supplier approval and payment processes.
  • Maintain organized physical and electronic purchasing records.
• Inventory Control
  • Supervise periodic inventory counts.
  • Chair the annual inventory count committee.
• General Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly financial reports.
  • Maintain accounting records and the chart of accounts.
  • Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Reconcile ledger balances with internal and external records.
  • Maintain a well-organized document archiving system.
• Cash, Banking & Financing
  • Supervise monthly cash counts.
  • Chair the year-end cash count committee.
  • Manage company cash balances and liquidity.
  • Maintain relationships with banks and provide 

• • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
  • At least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, and financial analysis.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Focus ERP.