Senior Management Accountant

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES;

Inkomoko is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision support. The Senior Management Accountant will work closely with the Accounting & Reporting Manager to ensure accurate financial data, provide insights for business decisions, and contribute to the enhancement of finance systems and processes.

Financial Oversight:

• Conduct a thorough review of company trial balances for mis-postings, unposted transactions, or other errors, working closely with Country Finance Managers to resolve them.
• Review and reconcile intercompany ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are adequately supported, and coordinate settlements with the Treasury Team.
• Monitor month-on-month consistency of account balances and transaction classes.
• Tie all opening balances to audited financial statements.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Perform month-end and year-end account reconciliations, aligning internal records with third-party supporting documents.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including cost estimates, liquidity reports, partner accountability reports, and budget vs. actual variance analysis.
• Analyse country costs and provide insights to support operational decision-making.
• Advise on the financial implications of business decisions and develop actionable recommendations.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Develop and oversee financial systems, procedures, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance ERP governance, documentation, and chart of accounts management.
• Maintain data integrity and system functionality in collaboration with the IT team.
• Oversee data migration and the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Clean up and manage data within the Loan Management System.
• Continuously improve financial processes for more efficient and accurate reporting.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Analyse and manage business risks, including non-compliance costs, ensuring cases are followed up and corrected promptly.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics
• At least 7 years of experience in a busy accounting environment, with Big 4 accounting/auditing experience as an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems
• Proven experience in preparing reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes.
• Proficiency in data management tools, including Power BI and other financial reporting tools.
• Familiarity with accounting standards and a deep understanding of ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Oracle.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Technology-savvy with a proven ability to work with financial models and system implementation.

In Addition:

• Excellent in writing and communication skills
• Agile, self-motivated, and with ambitions to grow and exceed expectations
• Well organized and good in time management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent numerical skills