Accounts & Finance Executive

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounts and Finance Executive to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will play a key role in managing the financial operations of both Glow, our leading lighting company, and Skyway, our property business. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and efficiency of the Finance function, ensuring accurate and streamlined financial processes. If you are detail-oriented, driven, and eager to optimize our financial systems, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage a comprehensive accounting system to ensure the accurate tracking of the companies’ financial activities, including assets, liabilities, income, expenditure, and earnings.


• Take control of the current accounting (Xero) system. Analyse and understand the accounts and operations of the trading company and find the best alternative system to source and implement. It is expected that this will be implemented within a period of three to six months.


• Verify and allocate details of accounts receivable and payable transactions.


• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.


• Prepare and process invoices, cheques, account statements, reports, and other financial documentation.


• Proactively manage and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collection of amounts owed to the company, while maintaining positive relationships with clients.


• Comparing sales vs. cost of sales on a project-by-project basis, providing insights to optimize financial performance and profitability.


• Prepare and execute the payroll run for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.


• Coordinate and prepare regulatory filings and reports, ensuring all deadlines are met.


• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.


• Maintain professional relationships with banks and other financial institutions to support the company’s financial needs.


• Publish and issue monthly and quarterly management accounts for the trading company.


• Take control of the stock system and keep it up to date.

Key Attributes:

• Highly proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and dedication to the role.


• Eager to help the company thrive financially by taking initiative in analysing financial data and preparing insightful reports that highlight opportunities for improvement.


• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in financial management.


• Ability to anticipate financial needs and present solutions to optimize financial processes and performance.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of three years experience in Accounting.


• Near completion of an accounting qualification or very thorough experience and understanding of accounting practices.


• Strong knowledge of local and corporate regulations and compliance requirements.


• Highly organized and methodical in managing financial tasks.


• Proficient in using accounting software, with a preference for experience in Xero and Shireburn will be considered.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV via the apply button below.
Glow - KMP-95804