Accountant – Flemingo Trading Enterprise PLC
Accounting and Finance
Flemingo Trading Enterprise PLC
About Flemingo
Flemingo is a global travel retail and duty-free operator with a focus on emerging markets. Several years ago, in 1997, we saw potential in the traditional trade routes between East Africa and the Middle East and established our logistics facilities in Dubai first outlet in Africa post that. Since the beginning, our agile and speedy decision-making has helped us establish operations in emerging markets and partnerships globally. Today, Flemingo is a leading player in the industry with 19th global ranking, present in 15 countries, managing more than 10,000 Sq Mt Retail space. We operate across many different formats such as duty free in airports, borders, downtown, seaports, UN commissaries, luxury retail, travel convenience essentials, F&B, coffee shops and In-flight retail. With an emerging market focus, Flemingo manages master concessions as well as partners with airports to lend its expertise and operational strength and infrastructure assistance. Our service backed by highly experienced professionals, is bench-marked with the best in the industry and is the backbone of all our retail outlets around the world.
Job purpose:
To handle day-to-day accounting and provide financial information to management by analyzing data and prepare reports.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information;
· Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings and reconcile accounts payable and receivable;
· Compute taxes and prepare tax returns;
· Ensure timely bank, landlord and insurance payments;
· Prepare balance sheets and profit/loss statements and publish financial statements in time;
· Document financial transactions by entering account information in ERP;
· Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options;
· Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports;
· Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents;
· Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures;
· Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions;
· Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information;
· Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups as & when necessary;
· Any other responsibility given by the Management time to time.
KPIs:
· Timely & accurate financial reporting.
· Days to complete month end
· Adherence to process and compliance with system control
Reporting To: Manager Accounts
Reported By: None
Competencies:
Functional
· Excellent knowledge in accounting standards.
· Knowledge in budget & monitoring systems
· Excellent knowledge in MS Excel
· Hands on experience in SAP / any other ERP packages will be added advantage
Behavioral
· Ability to do multi-task, prioritize work and meet tight schedules
· Excellent interpersonal, communication & presentation skills.
· Follow ethical behavior
· Good team player
· Time management
Qualification & Experience:
· Graduation in Accounting. Minimum three-year experience in a reputed organization, preferably in retail.
