Mission Description
Tax
To demonstrate clear understanding of all basic tax requirements and changes in tax regulations affecting day to day entries and transactions in our books.
To ensure timely preparation and review of various tax returns to be submitted to tax authorities including but not limited to VAT, PAYE and Withholding Tax.
Preparation of any responses to tax authorities regarding any queries on the above mentioned taxes.
Posting
Review of supplier vouchers for proper coding /allocation
Ensure all costs are adequately supported by proper documentation i.e LPOs,Delivery Notes, etc
Ensure all invoices are properly approved as per Matrix
Review of Standing Charges
Running standing charges every month
Matching of prepaid and accrued expenses every month
Propose review of standing charges as is applicable to ensure all costs are properly monitored.
Provide on a monthly basis explanation for the accounts:
Ensure accounts from class 1 to 4 & 6 to 8 are fully accurate and explainable.
Ensure all other provisions taken on a monthly basis are accurate, reviewed and posted on time.
Control Supplier Payments/Accounts
Ensure all supplier invoices are tracked and dispatched for approval on time.
Ensure supplier reconciliations are accurate and signed accordingly with explanations on reconciling items.
Review, control and validate in IRIS any supplier remittance.
Review supplier balances on a monthly basis to ensure no suppliers-in debit.
Review long outstanding invoices not yet paid.
Ensure all supplier accounts are properly matched immediately on remittance.
End month closing/Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate closure to meet any regional and HQ timelines
Is the first reviewer of the general ledger to ensure all items have been properly and correctly posted.
To liaise with payroll, workshop, and invoicing to ensure all items have been integrated.
Complete reporting packages as required by management within the set timelines.
Intercompany Balances
To ensure monthly settlement and no long outstanding items
To ensure proper reconciliation is done before payment
Relieving Financial Controller
To relieve the FC on specific tasks while on leave or as assigned from time to time.
Team Management
To provide leadership and guidance for the accounting team.
To promote teamwork, best practice and excellence within the team.
Other Duties
Provide support on internal controls, implementation and monitoring.
Provide support during internal and external audits.
Provide support/coordination during end month stock takes.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in commerce or related business course
CPA(K) qualification
5 years' Experience in a similar role
3 years' Experience in working in freight forwarding