DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and ensure timely payments.
• Issue customer invoices, monitor collections, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare weekly cash position reports.
• Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and control.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Track and reconcile inventory transactions, working closely with stores and production teams.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
• Analyze and report on production costs, material usage, labour, and overheads.
• Support the calculation and update of standard costs and bill of materials (BOM).
• Conduct cost variance analysis and highlight areas of concern or inefficiency.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations teams to improve cost control processes and reduce waste.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Assist in preparing departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual expenses against budget and analyze variances.
• Provide financial data and insights to support business decision-making.

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documents, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents for audit and statutory compliance.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use accounting software to record and manage financial data; ensure system data integrity.
• Leverage MS Excel for analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and workflow processes.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and procedures
• Basic knowledge of cost accounting is an added advantage
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, etc.) and MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines