The Accountant will be responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy and operations. The role will establish robust accounting policies and procedures, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and efficiency across trading, services, and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts in line with applicable accounting
standards
• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger postings, journals, and balances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements (TRA, audits, filings)
• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory reports on time
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and
procedures
• Implement and maintain basic internal controls and approval processes
Cash Flow & Operations Support
• Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital
• Support cash flow planning and treasury activities
• Track costs and expenses and flag variances or inefficiencies
• Support inventory and asset accounting where applicable
Systems & Stakeholder Support
• Utilize ERP/accounting systems effectively (experience with Next ERP preferred)
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other stakeholders
• Provide financial information and analysis to management as required
Key Deliverables
• Timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Properly maintained accounting records and reconciliations
• Full compliance with tax and statutory obligations
• Documented accounting procedures and basic internal controls
• Cost and expense monitoring reports
• Cash flow tracking and working capital support
• Reliable financial data to support management decision-making