26/10/2022
VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT
We are looking for an Accountant who will be in charge preparing financial reports and analyzing financial information to identify and maintain a record of profit and loss, assets, liabilities, tax records, tax liabilities, incoming cash flow, outgoing cash flow and other financial activities within our company. The job of the Accountant consist of managing, tracking, computing, researching, preparing and analyzing all accounting data such as sales profits, financial loss, expenditures, tax liabilities, salary and compensation, benefits and other company activities that involve funds. The Accountant should prepare financial reports regularly to keep the management of the company up to date with regards to stability of the business.
Job Description:
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Responsible for month end closing process and preparation of financial statements.
• Analysis of monthly general ledger account activity, journal entries, accruals, variances to forecast, and reconciliation of various accounts, fixed asset administration, and various employee benefit accounting.
• Supervision of accounts payable process and accounts receivable billing process
• Payroll input and review to outside payroll vendor.
• Tax compliance support as needed for various state reporting.
• Maintenance of various spreadsheets to support financial transactions and analysis of various expenses.
• Bank reconciliations and various treasury functions, including bank liaison and cash flow management between various bank accounts and entities.
• Assist in preparation of audit work papers for year-end audits with outside auditors.
• Participate in the annual budget process for the Company and interim forecasting.
• Respond to internal and external customer requests as appropriate.
• Assist company in executing company policies and compliance procedures
• Other corporate accounting duties or supervision of duties as assigned.
Core competencies:
• Organized and efficient professional accountant with experience in the field of accounting.
• Has the ability to analyze everything and to solve problems. Also possesses the ability to take timely decisions
• Excellent verbal and written skills of communication
• Honest, trustworthy and sincere with the assigned work
• Efficient enough to perform multiple tasks at a time.
• Great knowledge of using a computer system
• Observe everything in accounting for details.
• Always intended to reach the targets
• Very amiable and courteous towards customers
Qualifications and Experience
• A Certified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA) with 3 or more years’ experience at a similar role.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years or more experience at a similar role.
• A Master's degree in business administration, will be an added advantage. At least 5 years senior-level experience in managing finance and administration.
• Ability to maintain dynamic working relationships and work with all levels in an organization.
• Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong history of reliable and consistent performance.
• The incumbent must also possess the following essential knowledge and skills:
• Sound and up to date knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards and donor rules and regulations.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage crises, conflict, and risk. Knowledge of Sage Pastel Evolution.
To apply
If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter and send to [email protected] no later than 31 October 2022.
