Chief Accountant

Main Accountabilities

· Improving the Chart of Accounts

· Managing the daily general ledger operations to ensure accurate and timely financial information

· Performing and supervising all accounting functions, coordinating and confirming that Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Cash Flow and Payroll systems are properly reflected

· Following up suppliers and customers’ balances and ensuring that the credit limits are properly implemented, working on the aging schedules, in coordination

· Supervising monthly banks reconciliations & Controlling the fixed assets (inventories, depreciation, allocations…)

· Analyse the monthly financial reports (Sales Report, P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital, Balance sheet,..) and forecasts

· Performing the end of year processes to prepare the financial statements

· Preparing the annual budget and the company’s strategy

· Managing the payroll system and approving the year end provision

· Reviewing and validating the local taxes (where applicable)

· Preparing the legal documents related to new employees, in coordination with the HR manager

· Liaising with bankers and insurers regarding financial transactions

· Providing external auditors with all required financial documentation

· Following legal requirements for the company with the support of our external lawyers

· Assisting in the users where needed with the ERP system

· Give the necessary training to accountants and other colleagues