Our client from the Transport and Logistics industry is seeking to recruit for a Management Accountant to be in charge of a Business unit ensuring all postings are done correctly, in full and on a timely basis. As well as be aware of all financial & Operational transactions in relation to the trucks unit. Preparation of audited accounts. Also to ensure that the business unit is tax compliant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify and understand debit & credit entries posted by the accounts clerks.
• Check that invoices have been raised to clients for all the trucks as per the dispatch schedule.
• Check all consignment notes have been captured under the invoices raised.
• Monitor all Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring completion and adequate record keeping by all key members reporting to the Management accountant.
• Ensure all intercompany accounts are balanced monthly and signed off.
• Ensure all debit /credit postings to the nominal ledgers are accurate.
• Generate cost reports analyzing the profitability of the business unit per branch.
• Prepare the file for annual statutory audit.
• Prepare monthly P& L for the business unit as a whole and for every country to be presented to Head of BU & MD by the 10th of each month.
• Ensure that all calculations and assumptions are linked to supporting workings and appropriate sources of information.
• Maintain and enforce credit control across debtors and creditor balances in Truck section.
• Verify the Diesel consumed with trucks dispatched on a monthly basis.
•  Track spares usage & purchase per Truck on a monthly basis with Head of Finance & MD.
• Run a profitability analysis on all routes/consignments on a monthly basis.

Typical Tasks (indicative but not exhaustive)

• Confirm that accounts clerks have posted previous day sales, expenses & banking for the courier sector.
• Daily banking reconciliations and Report any discrepancies to Head of Finance.
• Alert Business Unit head /HR of any delayed banking.
• Generate the staff advance report by 21st of each month to be handed over to HR for payroll processing.
• Check sales submitted on the VAT return with TMS report.
• Give information to Head of Business unit –Courier as per request.
• Liaise with the Auditors and ensure all documents are presented as required.
• Check that cross border sales are captured in the books as zero rated.
• Share weekly data in respect to sales and collections with the Head of Finance.

Typical Goals (Write SMART Goals, TOP 5)

• To submit required reports on specified timelines ( as per specific goal sheet )
• To ensure all Bank accounts are reconciled within 5 days after month end.
• Ensure the Audit is finalized within 3 months of the fiscal year end.
• Ensure compliance for all statutory requirements in our countries of operation.
• 100% accuracy on all debit / credit postings in the ledgers.

• CPA or ACCA, an MBA in Finance or Business Administration would be preferred.
• 5 years of overall experience in accounting with last 3 years or more as a team leader of more than 10 employees.
• Preferably in transport and logistics industry. Should have worked on SAP or any ERP.
• Should understand company laws, taxation rules of EA Region, all Statutory requirements-NSSF, NHIF, VAT,WHT, PAYE, Training levy
• Able to review data and report on the sales & expenses.
• Preparation of budgets and Strategic planning
• Preparation of accounts and present to the auditors.

Skills

• Preparation of accounts and present to the auditors.
•  Analyze and understand data entry and reconcile control accounts.
• Understanding Cost Control
• Computations and reference of Quick Ratio, Gross profit, Net Profit, EBITDA,
• Strong understanding of regional tax regulations and statutory matters
• Understand numbers and analyze them
• Proficient with MS Office- Word and excel tools
• Updated with latest ERP
• Ability to create and enhance systems / processes
• Punctual, diligent and meticulous with close attention to detail
• Negotiation and PR, People Management, Planning & Execution, Delegation & Control and Honesty and discretion

Method of Application