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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | BANKING & FINANCE INDUSTRIES OCTOBER 2008 |
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Chief Accountant/Financial Controller |
| Position Code: | 850 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Ensuring profits of the organisation are protected by maintaining effective financial controls, including cash control, capital expenditure and investments. |
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Reports To
Senior Chief Accountant/Financial Controller. |
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Supervises
Accounts Department staff. |
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Main Activities
Participating as member of a Management team in all financial planning and providing financial advice to Management.
Ensuring that annual budgets and all other financial reports are prepared as required.
Providing interpretations and recommendations on variances in budget.
Preparing and submitting the organisation's returns to the various statutory authorities.
Establishing and continually modifying financial and general accounting procedures and systems.
Managing a team of Accounts Department staff through all aspects of recruiting, training, reward and performance monitoring.
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Key Skills
Ability to analyse costs contribution trends.
Analytical and organisational skills.
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Internal Contacts
Accounts Department. |
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External Contacts
External Auditors, Government Officials - often Taxation, other financial institutions. |
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Typical Experience
Professionally qualified A.C.A. or C.P.A. with at least 7 - 10 years of experience. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Divisional Accountant. |
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