Black Star Group is seeking a qualified, hardworking, detail-oriented, and proactive Accountant to support the Group. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant reporting of all functions. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial record-keeping for Black Star Group. The following are the responsibilities and qualifications for the position;
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial record-keeping for Black Star Group, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
· Prepare monthly management accounts, budget variance reports, and cash flow statements for review by the Senior Accountant.
· Track and reconcile project expenditure, ensuring accurate cost allocation between capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX)
· Support payroll processing for Black Star Group's dedicated team members, coordinating with HR and finance functions.
· Process vendor invoices, contractor payments, and employee expense claims in accordance with financial controls and approval workflows of the firm.
· Assist in the preparation of statutory filings, tax returns (including VAT, WHT, and corporate tax), and regulatory financial submissions.
· Monitor enterprise client invoicing and revenue collection, reconciling payments against billing records and flagging discrepancies promptly.
· Support annual audit preparation by maintaining organised financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Requirements:
· Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or financial services, with some experience in a supervisory capacity.
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Part-qualification or full qualification with ACCA, ICAG, or CIMA is an advantage.
· Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, financial controls and reconciliations, preferably within financial services.
· Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Xero, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
· Good understanding of regulatory and statutory reporting requirements applicable to financial services.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work with senior management and coordinate with external auditors and regulators.