Chief Accountant

ROLE
Responsible for providing financial reports by managing daily accounting tasks. Ensures order and transparency for the company's finances across the company group. Manages and leads the accounting department, prepares financial statements, and advises management on financial performance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Accounting Operations (40%)
Transaction Processing
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately.
• Check all invoices and full attachments and prepare payment orders in cash or bank.
• Print payment slips, vouchers, cash book, and bank book daily to send to the cashier for payment.
Financial Statements & Reporting
• Process balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements in accordance with legal and company guidelines.
• Collect, analyse, and summarise account information to develop periodic reports (yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily) for management and government submission.
• Prepare monthly and yearly closings of balance and accounting books.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss reports (deadline: 31st of following month) and cash flow reports including forecast (deadline: 31st of each month).
2. Tax, Compliance & Audit (30%)
Tax & Regulatory
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, and profit/loss statements.
• Keep up-to-date with financial policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Contact and work with tax and government officers whenever required.
• Handle bank transactions and liaise with government authorities for accounting and tax matters.
• Be responsible for transfer pricing documentation and reports.
Audit & Controls
• Audit financial transactions and ensure correct document accounting control procedures.
• Keep information confidential and secure with regular database backups.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances.
3. Financial Management & Advisory (30%)
Budget & Forecasting
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts and compare with previous years.
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Make regular presentations and proposals to management regarding cost improvements, expenses, and efficiency of financial operations.
Leadership & Strategy
• Guide, assist, train, and supervise staff in the accounting department.
• Establish, maintain, and improve financial policies and procedures for the company group.
• Review expenses, payroll records, insurance, and union statistics as assigned.
• Advise on investment activities and provide financial strategies for the company and its global entities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Line Manager.