Description:
Choice Business Solutions believes there is no wrong person. We know that everyone is unique and talented in their own way. We are seeking the RIGHT individual to join our company as an Accounting Manager
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department ensuring the all financial
transaction are updated on the Accounting systems on a timely basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and
budget preparation.
- Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with
generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
- Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year.
- Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
- Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
- Knowledge of job-related laws and regulations (e.g. Companies Act, Securities, Cambio
Regulations, Money Laundering, Taxes, Pension Funds)
- Sound knowledge of International financial Reporting Standards.
- Sound knowledge of financial sector instruments, laws, regulations, ethics, and professional jargon
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- High level of proficiency in the use of computers, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing and
accounting software
- Working knowledge of presentation programmes and equipment
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines
- Competent in the use of accounting software: Peachtree
- Good knowledge of various taxes administered by TAJ.
- Ensures compliance with local l government requirements.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- At least three years’ work experience at the supervisory/managerial level in
accounting.
- Experience in using accounting software’s: Peachtree
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer