Accounts Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Chief Accountant

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: Month and end-year process Accounts payable/receivable Cash receipts General ledger Payroll and utilities Treasury and budgeting Cash forecasting Revenue and expenditure variance analysis Capital assets reconciliations • Preparation of VAT returns and filing. • Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports or statements • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles • Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions Show less

Chief Accountant

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

• Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the underlying books and records (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement), producing the trial balance and creating the various financial reports required for the management. • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance and ad hoc analytical reviews of trades and flows, financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings. • Reconciling Cash and Bank account and Inter-Company accounts on monthly basis. • Entering month-end entries as part of closing procedure. • Produces payroll by initiating computer processing. • Audit financial transactions and documents and Ensure approved payments are released as per agreed payment terms and all supporting documents are in compliance with Company’s Policies & Procedures and approved as per DOA, including timely settlement of Intercompany creditors and debtors. • Liaise with Financial Planning & Analysis team and provide the cash flow inputs for weekly and monthly forecasts. • Liaises with auditors during internal and external audits. • Any additional duties assigned by CFO. Show less

Accounts in charge cum Partner

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting • Reporting directly to Partners and working with them to develop processes within the practice, as well as developing the strategy for the growth of the firm. • Maintaining positive client relationships and driving new acquisitions. • Developing and implementing organizational goals, procedures, and policies. • Consulting and cooperating with other executives and employees and managing, monitoring, and reviewing business operations. • Overseeing hiring activities and approving contracts. • Identifying improvement gaps and implementing corrective measures. • Reviewing and overseeing all financial activities, performance, and documentation. Show less

Senior Accountant

• Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable. • Produce error-free accounting reports and analyse and summarize financial status. • Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. • Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers and provide input into department’s goal setting process. • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule. • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign and review staff’s work Support month-end and year-end closing process. • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Show less

Accountant

• Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information. • Documents financial transactions by entering account information. • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information. • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. • Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends. Show less

Team Leader

• Sep 2006 - Jan 2011

• Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture setting clear team goals. • Delegating tasks and set deadlines for the team. • Assisting in building up new and existing Audit clients. • Managing a team of fully and part qualified accountants. • Maintaining positive client relationships and driving new acquisitions. • Developing and implementing organizational goals, procedures, and policies. •Identifying improvement gaps and implementing corrective measures. Show less