Chief Accounting Officer

Financial Accounting & ReportingLead the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.Supervise General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Inventory Accounting.Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and KPI dashboards.Import & Trade AccountingSupervise accounting for import transactions from purchase order through customs clearance until inventory receipt.Review import costing.Ensure accurate inventory valuation using the company’s costing methodology.Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, and Customs Clearance departments.Monitor Letters of Credit (L/C), Documentary Collections, and foreign supplier payments.Reconcile import shipments with supplier invoices and customs documentation.Inventory & Cost ControlEnsure accurate inventory accounting across warehouses.Supervise inventory reconciliations and periodic stock counts.Analyze inventory movements, slow-moving items, and inventory aging.Monitor inventory costing and gross profit margins.Support annual physical inventory counts and adjustments.Accounts Payable & ReceivableReview supplier and customer reconciliations.Monitor payment schedules and collection performance.Ensure proper credit control procedures.Approve vendor payments according to company policies.Treasury & Cash ManagementMonitor daily cash position and cash flow.Review bank reconciliations.Manage foreign currency transactions and exchange differences.Coordinate banking activities, including transfers, guarantees, and L/C documentation.Internal Control & Risk ManagementDevelop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.Strengthen internal controls across accounting and finance functions.Ensure segregation of duties and compliance with company policies.Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.Budgeting & Financial PlanningParticipate in annual budgeting and forecasting.Monitor actual performance against budget.Analyze variances and provide recommendations.Support management in financial planning and strategic decision-making.Team LeadershipSupervise and develop the accounting team.Assign responsibilities and monitor performance.Provide coaching and technical guidance.Coordinate activities among Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Treasury teams.ERP & SystemsEnsure proper utilization of ERP systems .Improve accounting processes through automation and system enhancements.Maintain chart of accounts and accounting master data.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.10-15 years of accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a Chief Accountant position.Previous experience in wholesale, trading, or import companies .