DigiLantern - Assistant Accounting Manager

- Assistant managers report to the management with regards to the finances of the organization or establishment.

- They supervise the design of branch inventory levels through software procedure and installation implementation.

- Their duties also include the analysis of quarterly project profitability which determines individual project loss or income and research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supports change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions

- Manages banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements

- Bolsters revenues by creating codes for accounting tasks, cost estimation and revenue generation

- Initiates comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations

- Investigates daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies

- Proposes and publishes metrics and KPIs to be incorporated into monthly financials and scorecards

- Applies proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable

- Reviews historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities

- Checks payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's / master's degree in Accounting or Finance

- At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred

- Preferably Assistant Manager / Managers specializing in Finance - General/Cost Accounting or equivalent

- Experience with financial reporting requirements

SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE:

- Assistant Accounting Manager must have strong numeracy, with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail.

- They must be organised with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks to meet tight deadlines.

- Good interpersonal and communication skills are also beneficial and they must be capable of maintaining confidentiality