Chief Accountant

About the job Chief Accountant Job Title: Chief Accountant Department: Finance Reports To: Financial Manager Job Summary Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the full financial operations of the company, including accounting, financial reporting, and operational financial control across purchasing and warehouse functions. This role acts as a key link between finance and operations, ensuring financial discipline, cost efficiency, and accurate inventory and purchasing control, while supporting the CFO in strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight Supervise full accounting cycle (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Banks) Ensure timely monthly closing and accurate financial statements Review financial reports and provide variance analysis Support CFO with financial insights and board-level reporting 2. Operational Financial Control (Core Role) Act as financial controller over Purchasing and Warehouse departments Ensure proper financial flow across: o Purchase Requests Approvals Procurement Inventory Accounting Monitor adherence to budgets and cost controls across operations 3. Purchasing Control & Cost Optimization Review and validate purchase requests financially Ensure RFQ and vendor comparison processes are properly followed Monitor price variances and supplier performance Support negotiation strategies through cost analysis Align purchasing decisions with financial plans and cash flow 4. Inventory & Warehouse Financial Oversight Ensure accurate inventory valuation and recording Monitor stock movement and reconciliation Review inventory KPIs: o Stock accuracy o Shrinkage o Slow-moving items Ensure proper cost allocation (materials, production, overhead) 5. Costing & Profitability Management Analyze COGS structure and cost drivers Evaluate product profitability (local vs global / manufacturing vs outsourcing) Support pricing strategy with data-driven insights Identify cost-saving opportunities 6. Cash Flow & Treasury Support Monitor cash flow and working capital Coordinate with CFO on liquidity planning Oversee bank reconciliations and payment cycles 7. Team Leadership Lead accounting team and supervise daily operations Ensure clear task ownership and performance tracking Train and develop team members Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse leaders Key KPIs Monthly closing timeline Financial reporting accuracy Inventory accuracy % Stock variance level Cost savings achieved Budget adherence Cash flow efficiency - Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance 6-9 years of experience Strong experience in accounting + operations control Professional certification is a plus - Required Experience Accounting & financial reporting Inventory accounting Costing & COGS analysis - Hands-on experience with: o Purchasing cycle o Warehouse operations