Job Description
General
• Ensures adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles when recording and processing accounting transactions.
• Ensures all accounting records are kept accurately, in line with regulatory requirements.
Finance / Accounting
• Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain the general ledger and other balances and accounts.
• Supervises petty cash payments and the replenishment of petty cash.
• Directs and reviews accounting entries such as cash reconciliations, income and expense transactions, fixed asset activities, payroll and other transactions.
• Ensures the relevant books of accounts are compiled at the end of every financial period.
• Ensures the fixed assets account is managed and maintained with strict adherence to the relevant procedures.
• Analyzes business performance / results, providing feedback to Management.
• Ensures punctual reporting of all financial information.
• Manages the preparation of financial statements and ad hoc financial reports on a periodic basis.
• Acts as a point of contact for auditors, and communicates with them to ensure all questions can be answered efficiently.
• Keeps abreast of new local and international regulations and standards and takes steps to ensure accounting and financial practices remain in compliance with local and international guidelines.
• Ensures all journal entries are posted to the general ledger and that closing procedures are met.
• Plans, manages, coordinates, and implements the year-end closing processes and procedures for assigned accounting records.
• Reviews supporting documentation related to expenses and revenue realizations prior to positing of expenses or revenues.
• Assists in the development, review and improvement of accountancy and computer systems.
Skills
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• Chartered Accountant or relevant professional certification degree in the field is preferred.
• More than 5 - 7 years previous experience, with a minimum of 3 years relative experience to the responsibilities outlined above.
Competencies
• Extensive experience and rational judgment and exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of IFRS and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely manner.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and relevant software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving techniques with effective time management skills.
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Maintain highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and integrity in provision of services.
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