Finance Executive

This is a key role within the Finance Team ensuring the timely reporting of daily sales and gross margins. An essential component of the role is the control (reconciliations & compliance with process) of ALL cash transactions from petty cash through to cash, credit card sales and landed cost calculation. This role also has responsibility for ensuring the reconciliation of GRN to supplier invoices and the timely preparation of all tax filings (VAT/ Excise Tax).Responsibilities-Preparing Daily reports and insights, including:Sales & Gross Profit summary;Daily Sales vs Last YearTop 50 YTD customer sales reportNegative margin reportingYTD Sales reportingOther relevant insights reporting-Preparation and submission of Weekly Sales and GP report to the Group.-Raising Credit Notes as and when required.-Checking GRN with Supplier Invoice & raising of AP Invoices.-Handling day to day Petty Cash transactions.-Handling cash sales & deposits.-Reconciling credit card payments & setoff against customer invoices.-Submission of VAT return including all associated reporting.-Completion and submission of Excise Tax return.-Receivables – customer receipts set off against their outstanding invoices (look to assign this activity to another role in the next 1 month)-Attends to tasks given by the management.-Participate (with warehouse) in the examination and destruction of expired & damaged products-Improvement Opportunities:Work closely with the procurement team & suppliers to ensure timely credit notes;Look for opportunities to “stream-line” processes and improve controls;Reduce the amount of Petty Cash activity (Fleet Cards & P-Cards) – could lead to a 70% reduction.-Development/Learning Opportunities:Month end process/reporting;Business performance InsightsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.Minimum 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable.Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Strong organizational and time management skills.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.