Company Description Custom Roast Group is a growing organization in the food and beverage sector, focused on delivering high-quality roasted products to a diverse customer base. The company values reliability, consistency, and strong operational performance across all its functions, including finance and accounting. Team members work in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and continuous improvement are encouraged. As the business expands, Custom Roast Group is strengthening its financial management capabilities to support sustainable growth and long-term success.
Role Description The Accounting Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mkalles, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This role manages the preparation and review of financial statements, supervises journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities, and monitors fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules. The Accounting Manager will support budgeting and forecasting processes, analyze financial results, and provide insights to management to support decision-making. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, coordinating with external auditors, and guiding accounting team members to ensure efficient and consistent processes.
Qualifications
* Strong proficiency in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements and managing core Finance activities.
* Experience with Journal Entries (Accounting), general ledger maintenance, and month-end closing processes.
* Ability to manage Fixed Assets, including capitalization, tracking, and depreciation.
* Demonstrated Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and supporting management decisions.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
* Solid knowledge of accounting standards and local regulatory requirements.
* Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel; experience implementing or improving financial systems is beneficial.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in an on-site environment.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred.
