MAX is building Africa's largest mobility-tech platform and providing commercial drivers with vehicle subscriptions for high-performance and low-emission vehicles, en route to empowering 100 million Africans by giving them tools to create wealt
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We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant who will oversee the company’s accounting operations.
You will be required to regulate and authenticate financial transactions moved from the Account Analyst and ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks.
You are also responsible for the balancing accounts and should have sound analytical and advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
Additionally, you will need a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, including preparing month-end reports and financial forecasts.
What You’ll Do:
Produce error free accounting reports
Support month-end and year-end processes
Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Guide and manage junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and solving queries
Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spendings
Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation
Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports
Team player
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports
Requirements
A degree in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of five (5) years work experience in similar role
An Accounting or Finance Certification is mandatory
Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization and working in a high-volume environment
Organizational and stress management skills
Indepth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Involvement in business registration, tax compliance and creating, distributing and reporting tax datasheets
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables
Experience in budget creation for your own department to coordinate team training and certifications
Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Demonstrated ability to support all other departments within the company and coordinate training and information sessions