Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant will manage the daily financial operations of an Industrial bakery, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and providing critical financial analysis related to production costs, inventory, and sales performance within the FMCG context. Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Job descriptions & requirements Reports To: Finance Manager

Role Summary

The Accountant will manage the daily financial operations of an Industrial bakery, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and providing critical financial analysis related to production costs, inventory, and sales performance within the FMCG context.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts in line with IFRS/local GAAP and company standards.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Manage and perform accurate stock control for raw materials and finished goods, including coordinating periodic full-cycle stocktakes, reconciling physical stock with the ERP system, and investigating stock variances (shrinkage).
• Costing & Analysis: Review standard costing versus actual costings for all products and prepare weekly production packs with variance analysis for management purposes.
• General Ledger: Manage and maintain accurate financial records and ledgers, process accounts payable/receivable, and ensure timely bank reconciliations.
• Compliance: Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies for tax filings (e.g., VAT, WHT, CIT).
• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations, Purchasing, and Sales teams to gather financial information, provide commercial insights, and assist in strategic decision-making (e.g., advising on pricing/promotions).
• Manage Payroll: Manage employee payroll by accurately calculating wages, processing payments on time, handling statutory deductions, and maintaining up-to-date payroll records in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Record Daily Sales, Expenses, and Financial Transactions: Accurately capture and reconcile all daily sales, record business expenses, and maintain up-to-date financial records in the accounting system to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Invoicing and Receivables: Prepare and issue invoices to customers, track outstanding payments, and follow up on receivables to ensure timely collections.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, wholesale, or retail FMCG environment.

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