Accountant

Job description

VIBRANT MILLING COMPANY

ACCOUNTANT

Job Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated Accountant to oversee daily financial operations, manage financial reporting, and ensure accurate record-keeping. This role involves preparing financial statements, handling regulatory compliance, maintaining the cash book, and conducting internal audits to uphold financial integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles.

·        Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain precise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial records and statements.

·        Manage and process payments, including NAPSA, ZRA, NHMA, Workers Compensation, and other statutory obligations.

·        Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and identify areas for improvement.

·        Oversee invoice processing, payments, and receipts, ensuring all financial transactions are accurate and timely.

·        Ensure tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time, adhering to local regulations.

·        Provide financial analysis and support to management for strategic decision-making.

·        Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key metrics and areas of concern.

·        Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, to meet agreed timelines.

·        Conduct annual fixed asset verification.

·        Perform month-end close activities related to cost and financial accounting.

·        Analyze financial performance and investigate costs to identify opportunities for improvement.

·        Assist with annual financial audits and ensure timely completion of audited financial statements.

·        File all monthly, quart2erly, and annual tax returns.

·        Address tax queries and audits effectively to minimize exposure to the company.

·        Ensure transactions and disclosures are recorded accurately in line with company accounting policies.

Key Skills:

·        In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

·        Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.

·        Familiarity with NAPSA, Workers Compensation, ZRA, NHMA, and other relevant regulations.

·        Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly too non-financial stakeholders.

·        Proficiency in accounting software, pastel, Excel and Microsoft word.

·        High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·        At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in a diverse business environment.

·        Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ZICA, CIMA, and ACCA) are a plus.

·        Experience in financial and management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

·        Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

·        Strong analytical skills to identify and explain variances from budgets and forecasts.

·        Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

·        Proficiency in local tax filings for NAPSA, PAYE, VAT, and NHIMA.

·        Accurate bookkeeping skills and experience in managing debtors and creditors.

·        Strong background in accounting reconciliations.

·        Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

·        Effective knowledge in pastel will be a plus

·        He/she must be sharp, Quick in action and Energetic

Please send your application to vibrantmilling@gmail.com by Monday 30th March 2026 indicating subject line as “APPLICATION_YOUR NAME_ACCOUNTANT”