Chief Accountant Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
- Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
- Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
- Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
- Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
- Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
- Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
- Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
- Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
- Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
- Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
- Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
- Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
Skills
Qualification : Bachelor or Master of Commerce or a good professional qualification (ACCA / ACA).
Experience : Minimum 7 – 8 years of Experience of working in similar position.
Strengths and skill profile of Chief Accountant
Expert in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Bridge.Expert in Management Reporting and Analysis.Expert in closing the accounting period by completing month end close process by adhering to strict timelines for the monthly management reporting.Expert in Variance Analysis and Ad-hoc Reporting.Expert in budget preparation and completion of year end budgeting exercise.Internal / External Audit and Compliance.Strong in MS Office Applications such as MS Excel and PowerPoint.Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle / SAP.Strong Analytical Data processing skills.Strong Team player with positive and proactive attitude.adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});