Accountant

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Job description

Position Summary Apex Confectionery PLC is a light manufacturing firm engaged in the production of sweet foods such as chewing gum, candies, toffees and lollipops. The company is seeking to hire a PROACTIVE, ORGANIZED, COMPETANT and EXPERIENCED Senior Finance Officer to support Apex’s finance department. The Senior Finance Officer will safeguard the company’s finances, strengthen internal controls, systemize reporting, and act as a trusted, loyal partner to the Finance Manager and CEO. Key Responsibilities • Financial Management & Reporting • Provide decision support to management through financial analysis and scenario planning. • Constantly monitor costs and pricing to determine real-time profitability. • Cash-flow & Working Capital • Manage daily cash position; ensuring payments are met while balancing distributor collection cycles. • Develop strategies to minimize financial risk and strengthen working capital cycles. • Tax, Compliance & Audits • Prepare and submit all tax filings: excise, withholding, salary tax, pension, VAT, and annual returns. • Represent Apex effectively at the ERCA. • Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy of financial records. • Banking & External Relations • Engage with suppliers, regulators, and external stakeholders to ensure financial compliance. • Costing, Pricing & Strategic Advisory • Maintain and update product costing models. • Support pricing and margin analysis for existing SKUs • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. • Provide insights and recommendations for investment and scaling strategies. • Leadership & Collaboration • Supervise Apex’s junior accountant and stock accountant, while coordinating with finance teams in sister companies. • Foster collaboration with Sales, HR and Production teams in drafting and executing action plans. • Develop staff capacity and reduce dependency on single individuals.