Role Overview:

• The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, revenue cycle  management, operational efficiency, and adherence to financial controls.
• This role is pivotal in  driving timely and precise financial processes, inventory management, and credit management  while maintaining a safe and process-oriented working environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports, profit and loss statements, and performance reports.
• Deliver monthly sales reports according to schedule
• Achieve a 98% accuracy rate in financial reporting.

Revenue Cycle Management

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing with 99% accuracy, completing invoices within 12  hours of receiving documentation.
• Post 98% of inflows received within the same week of receipt.

GL Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile Goods Delivered Not Invoiced (GDNI)/Accruals accounts with 95%  accuracy and timeliness.

Operational Efficiency

• Provide accurate key partner reports within 10 days of month-end with 98% accuracy.
• Submit weekly Prospective Financial Information (PFI) Monitoring Reports by the end of each week.
• Ensure timely close out of all Performa Invoice to final invoices

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory reports with 95% accuracy, ensuring biannual stocktake variance  remains below 5%.
• Maintain cost profile of all inventory items for commercial and Tender preparation.

Process Improvement

• Propose a minimum of two process improvement suggestions per quarter.
• Attend all weekly meetings of the Product Lines noting all comments on process  improvements relating to Finance.

Finance Controls

• Adhere to financial policies and controls, ensuring 0% fraud and defalcation.
• Assist in Annual financial audit, clearing of MLP, tax audits and other regulatory  compliance
• Partake in half yearly/yearly stock take and reconciliation

Credit Management

• Monitor and improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), maintaining it below 90 days for  active receivables.
• Assist in credit control activities of the company
• QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment)
• Adhere to all QHSE standards and guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work  environment.
• Participate in QHSE training sessions and stay updated on best practices for maintaining  a safe workplace ensuring zero-incident and accident rate.
• Actively participate in Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition (UAUC) reporting.
• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting and SAGE software, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Power Bi, Excel, Power Point & Word)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, inventory management, and credit  control.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.