Financial Accountant at Zadna

KEY JOB DELIVERABLES:

Financial Reporting and Management Accounts:

• Prepare monthly management accounts with performance analysis, highlighting key financial metrics.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including preparing periodic financial statements in accordance with IFRS or IFRS and compliance standards.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end and year-end closing processes.

General Ledger Reconciliations and Year-End Preparations:

• Conduct regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting and balance integrity.
• Prepare year-end financial closing processes, ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled and ready for external review.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, preparing necessary documentation and addressing audit queries promptly and accurately.

Project Accounting and Cost Management:

• Setting project budgets, tracking costs, and cost allocation.
• Conduct variance analysis on project costs, preparing project-specific financial reports. Partner with project managers to monitor project performance and provide insights on financial management for successful project delivery. Compliance, Taxation, and Policy Drafting:
• Manage tax compliance, including VAT, income tax, PAYE, and other statutory filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Draft and update finance policies and procedures to enhance internal controls, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay informed on tax regulations and compliance changes, implementing updates to align with current laws and best practices.

Auditing Coordination and Support:

• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external auditors, facilitating the audit process.
• Prepare required documentation and respond to audit queries related to financial reporting, compliance, and project accounting.
• Assist in implementing recommendations from audit findings to strengthen financial controls and reporting practices

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, supporting the company’s financial objectives.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures, preparing comprehensive variance analysis reports.
• Provide insights into management on budget adjustments and financial planning to support effective resource allocation. Stakeholder Collaboration and Performance Monitoring:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and  department heads, to support financial decision-making.
• Conduct regular financial analyses to monitor trends, optimize performance, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Engage with external advisors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and support company objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with completed articles.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, focusing on project accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage One /Draft Works/Sage Business Cloud Professional Payroll or SSS) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of IFRS or IFRS with hands-on experience in tax compliance (VAT, income tax, PAYE) and policy drafting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teams.

Additional Requirements:

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with commitment to accuracy and compliance.