Accountant Job

Job Purpose:

The accountant will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Finance systems and processes are both efficient and effective and that principles of accounting are applied in order analyze financial information. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the following reports are prepared on time; Monthly Cash and Merchants Reconciliation reports, Petty Cash Reconciliation Reports.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all Company Assets are Tagged and that the Asset Register is well maintained, adhering and enforcing the appropriate accounting control procedures. You will also assist in tracking cash flow, developing budgets and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting as well as ensuring expenses stay in balance.

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Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily retail transactions (POS systems, bank statements, cash handling).
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections and reconciliations of these accounts
• Ensure sales reconciliation and monthly sales reports is prepared
• Ensure that all revenues have been captured in the system on time and are reflected in the collection accounts and bank.
• Etims reconciliation by ensuring that output tax from sales and input tax is well captured in the system and at the store levels
• Ensure all statutory; NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, WHT and Installment tax are filed and paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure that cash is banked daily and records updated on Cashbook and perform monthly merchants’ reconciliations
• Analyze sales trends and variances (sales contribution per tender-type
• Liaison to all banks and other cash related third parties
•  Enhancing a good relationship with our suppliers and both internal and external customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes.
• Ensure that Fixed asset register for Company is well maintained and all assets are tagged and optimally insured.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the company.

Key Skills

• Decision making: Willingness and ability to make big picture decisions that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
• Problem solving: A problem-solving mindset to any challenging situation.
• Shared leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
• Strong team player: able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
• Creative: An innovative thought process.
• Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to achieve results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance related Field
• CPA Part III
• 5 Years’ experience, preferably in retail.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, any ERP) and Excel.
• Excellent understanding of IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Added Advantage: Experience or familiarity with accounting regulations and tax frameworks in Rwanda and Uganda or Previous work exposure in multi-country retail operations.

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