Job Description

• Financial Accounting & Analysis
• To provide timely & accurate financial information and reports
• Payroll Administration & Management
• Assist the FM in all matters related to Compliance, Reporting and Audit

Job Dimensions

Number of Staff Supervised: Direct Reports: One

Key Accountabilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual closure and preparation of management reports and financial statements are undertaken in a timely manner to meet strict group reporting deadlines - Timeliness and accuracy.
• In coordination with the FM, preparation and analysis of periodic cash forecasts, exceptional reporting, inventory & general provisioning - Timeliness and accuracy.
• Process the employee payroll on a monthly basis and post the same to appropriate general ledger accounts - Timeliness and accuracy.
• Analyze the collated data and file periodic VAT returns; liaise with the consultant as needed - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as controller and custodian of the company's GL and chart of accounts - Accuracy & correctness.
• Collaborate with the FM in detailing and data accumulation for preparation of monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets through extensive Excel based analytical reporting including dashboards - Timeliness and accuracy.
• Work alongside the FM for any ad hoc deliverables to support internal and external financial and analytical reporting requirements - Timeliness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the FM in managing the yearly statutory audit process by preparing schedules and coordinating with the auditors for smooth completion of audit - Timeliness and accuracy.
• Assist the FM in ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements and the ongoing development and implementation of internal controls and procedures across the business - Timeliness, accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the FM in liaising with the AX team for any AX related requirements as and when the need arises - Value addition to the existing process.
• Managing and mentoring the accountants.

The Position Is Responsible To

• Participate as a finance stakeholder for the business in cross functional teams.
• Work well with stakeholders as well as with a variety of people and personality types.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

• Degree in a recognized accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CMA).
• 10 years in a similar role.

Job Specific Skills

• Financial Acumen, Eye for Details, Tech Savvy, Decisiveness, Analytical Thinking, Manage Deadlines, Methodical Approach, Accuracy, Effective Verbal & Written Communication, Innovation & Creativity, Commercial Awareness, Planning & Organizing, Maintain High Degree of Confidentiality.

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity & Ethics, Self Motivation, Teamworking, Agility & Adaptability, Cultural Intelligence, Engaging & Developing People, Interpersonal sensitivity.

About Us

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high performance medium and low voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.