Purpose of Position: Takes charge of the unit’s finance function, manage the budget, financial transactions and provide financial guidance to enable proper decision making, statutory compliance and implement financial controls.

Responsibilities and Authority
Approve all Journal Entries, Cheque vouchers, Receipt, and Adjustments Vouchers.
Ensure that the finance function is properly administered and monitored, including credit control, and ensure appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
Ensure timely debt collection & payment to suppliers; certify that all accounts receivables and payables are properly reconciled.
Plan, organise and review the work and performance of staff reporting to this function.
Ensure timely and accurate statutory returns e.g. Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, and Installment tax.
Undertake proper cash management in the division and certify the bank reconciliation reports.
Prepare the division’s Balance Sheet schedules ensuring that these are properly updated, analyzed and reconciled every month.
Analyze the monthly financial & variance reports and assist in the preparation of a business review reports commenting on the financial performance.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets.
Assist in the preparation for Statutory Audits and ensure that the reports presented comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Develop a thorough understanding of the SAP ERP; ensure data integrity and consistency to optimize company information systems.
Undertake fixed asset accounting and assist in project accounting.
Support decision making in the division, monitor and provide suggestions to enable continuous improvement of the business.

Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA Finalist

Experience:
3 Years’ experience in a supervisory accounting role
Experience in Cargo logistics an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with ERP systems required – Use of SAP and CFS systems an added advantage.
Strong cost management background and excellent analytical skills with sound understanding of accounting principles.

How to Apply
If you believe that you have what we it takes, please submit your application and detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration by emailing grouphr@siginon.com to reach not later than September 20, 2015