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Senior Accountant

• BURN is looking for a Senior Accountant who will work closely with our finance team. The individual must have a strong background in accounting, financial expertise, and leadership skills, as they will play a crucial role in maintaining BURN’s financial health and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Enhance internal control effectiveness across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Enter financial transactions promptly and maintain data accuracy.
• Manage raw materials procurement, bills, and documentation in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Review monthly trial balances for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Provide accounting support to various departments.
• Oversee and perform bank reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Liaise with the bank on issues relating to statements, payments etc.
• Collect and organize documentation for banks, investors, and grants.
• Keep track of export documentation and make sure they are filed, and all necessary documents and files are updated.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations in relation to taxes and financial reporting to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain an up-to-date fixed asset register.
• Review the correctness and completeness of regional entity transactions.
• Perform inter-company reconciliations.
• Develop and implement financial operating procedures.
• Ensure real-time financial data entry into the accounting system.
• Assist with audits, tax, VAT submissions, and supplier reconciliations, and manage cash planning.
• Solve any statutory inconsistencies.
• Prepare payments to suppliers.
• Ensure all supporting documentation (including tax-compliant invoices) is available and filed correctly.
• Any other tasks as requested by the line manager and/or senior management.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a business environment, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills, with a track record of effectively addressing complex financial issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field of study.
• CPA finalist or ACCA qualification, showcasing a commitment to professional development and expertise in accounting and finance.

Competitor Intelligence Analyst

• BURN is looking for a Competitor Intelligence Analyst who will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on our competitors to drive informed decision-making and maintain our competitive edge in the clean cooking industry.
• The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that will guide our product development, marketing, and business strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Competitor Analysis:

• Research and track our competitors’ activities, strategies, and product offerings globally across the cookstove industry and any other related industry.
• Identify and monitor emerging competitors, potential threats, and opportunities in the market.
• Analyze competitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).

Market Research:

• Stay up to date with market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes that could impact BURN’s competitive position.
• Work with the MR team to gather data on pricing.

Data Collection, analysis, and Insights generation:

• Collect, organize, and maintain a database of competitor information, including financial data, product specifications, and market share.
• Analyze data to provide insights into competitor performance, market positioning, and potential areas for growth.
• Generate insights that can be used for decision-making and to create strategic plans.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and cross-functional teams, highlighting key competitor insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that competitive intelligence is integrated into strategic planning.

Competitive Strategy:

• Work closely with the strategy and product development teams to develop strategies that capitalize on competitive weaknesses and opportunities.
• Support in strategy execution.
• Provide input on pricing, product features, and marketing tactics based on competitor insights.

Ethical Standards:

• Adhere to ethical standards in gathering and using competitor intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal and industry regulations.

Benchmarking:

• Comparing our products and offerings against the competition and recommending areas of improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in competitor intelligence, or strategic analysis, with a minimum of 5 years in a relevant role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of the clean cooking space/ industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Ethical and responsible conduct in handling sensitive competitive information.

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