Job Description
Job Summary
• We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Management & General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance & Accounts team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, budgeting, expense monitoring, financial analysis, and supporting effective financial decision-making across the organisation.
• The ideal candidate should have strong accounting expertise, excellent attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and proven experience working with ERP systems and financial statements in a fast-paced environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform financial analysis and provide timely reports and insights to the Head, Finance & Accounts.
• Manage month-end accounting activities, including ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare financial reports, statements, management accounts, and supporting schedules for review.
• Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyse revenues, and identify and report budget variances to Management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and financial procedures in line with period-end closure requirements.
• Respond promptly to accounting and financial enquiries from Management.
• Provide guidance and support to members of the Accounts team where required.
• Assist in budget preparation, expense management, and financial planning activities.
• Supervise the bank reconciliation process and ensure discrepancies are promptly resolved.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure invoices are properly approved and signed off.
• Monitor and record financial transactions in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Prepare periodic accounting reports and year-end management accounts.
• Ensure accurate posting and maintenance of transactions within the company's accounting/ERP systems.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing required information and documentation.
• Review existing accounting procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and within stipulated deadlines.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Experience & Qualifications
• Minimum of HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory position.
• ACA/ACCA qualification is required.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and management accounts.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Competencies:
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of financial and regulatory policies.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and numerical ability.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve financial issues effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
Key Competencies:
• General Ledger Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounts
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Audit & Compliance
• Team Leadership
