POSITION DESCRIPTIONNON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008
Position Title: Chief Accountant
Position Code:300
Career Level:5

Responsible for
Controlling the organisation's Accounting operations to ensure effective reporting and control of funds, import expenditures, capital expenditure, investments and assets.
 
Reports To
Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer.
 
Supervises
Accounting Staff.
 
Main Activities
  • Organising and supervising Accounting systems in order to ensure timely and accurate production of accounts and reports.
  • Providing analysis and commentary regarding accounts and financial reports.
  • Providing regular reports, recommendations and interpretations to Senior Management on financial and operating data and variances in the budget.
  • Preparing and submitting statutory returns.
  • Establishing and continually modifying general Accounting procedures and systems.
  • Collating corporate budgets, monitoring and reporting on performance.
  • Organising credit control.
  • Leading and co-ordinating a team of Accounting staff.
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    Key Skills
  • Strong Financial Management ability.
  • Analysis and interpretation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at a Senior Management level.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills.
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    Internal Contacts
    Divisional Managers, Internal Auditors, Marketing Staff, Legal Officers.
     
    External Contacts
    External Auditors, Government Officials, Bank Officials, Major Stakeholders and Suppliers.
     
    Typical Experience
    Will have 7 - 10 years experience coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications and membership of professional Accounting and/or Financial institutions.
     
    Other Comments
    Alternate Title: Financial Controller.
     
     

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