Job Description

Purpose of the Job

• The incumbent will provide specialized expertise in accounting, financial reporting, budget and compliance support, performance metrics, project accounting and reporting, project monitoring, cash flow forecasting and projections, month-end close and year-end close.
• Analyze and monitor accounting transactions for compliance with accounting standards, policies, procedures, and statutory regulations as well as identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly Flash Report in a timely manner and submit it to Head of Finance for finalization and submission to Group CFO.
• Prepare monthly Business Review Meetings (BRM) report each month for submission to the Head of Finance.
• Prepare quarterly Board pack by agreed timeline. following the end of the quarter for submission to the Head of Finance.

Budgeting

• Assist the Head of Finance in the collation of information from the various departments to commence the budgeting process.
• Prepare the draft budget for all the entities and submit to the Head of Finance for initial discussions by agreed timeline.

Compliance

• Ensure all Statutory filings (PAYE, SSF, PF. Withholding tax, VAT, Quarterly CIT etc.) and payments are processed by the due dates. 
• Ensure Insurance cover for all Assets and Group Life for staff. 
• Liaise with the external auditors to successfully complete all the statutory audit processes. 

Treasury

• Prepare Actual cashflow reports for each month-end and submit to the Head of Finance by agreed timeline.
• Liaise with the Head of Finance to secure loans for the projects are secured and ensure compliance with all loans obtained from the banks 
• Liaise with the Project Team to ascertain their monthly budgets and ensure there are enough funds for their operations. 

Book Keeping

• Ensure month-end book closing cut-off of 10th of the following month is achieved by the team. 
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of all Intercompany balances by the 10th of the following month and submit to the Head of Finance for sign-off.

Required Skills or Experience

• BSc or B.Com (Accounting/Finance) 
• lCA, ACCA, CIMA or similar qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role or environment

Skills and Behavioral Competencies

• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Sound knowledge of business practices in the Real Estate industry
• Sound knowledge of Budgeting 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Knowledge of Pastel Accounting System
• Must have in-depth research and strong analytical skills