Job Title |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT |
Reference |
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT |
Advert Details
| Recruiter: | Preferred Personnel Africa | Updated on: | 2012-03-19 02:10:02 |
| Contract | Permanent | ||
| Location: | Nyanza | Available: | ASAP |
| Category: | Accounting / Finance / Auditing | Offer: | Neg |
Introduction
Minimum Requirements
Key Skills and Competencies
Experience reviewing and posting journal entries.
Must demonstrate good knowledge of accepted accounting and auditing standards,
practices and principles.
Education & Experience
A college degree in commerce, business administration or related field.
Full professional qualifications e.g. CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent.
Membership to professional body is desirable.
At least five (5) years experience in an accounting position in a busy manufacturing outfit.
Experience reviewing account reconciliations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise
sound business judgment.
Display great attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate strong communication, information and task monitoring skills
Must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with little supervision and meet set
deadlines.
Must possess fair knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations
knowledge and experience of business related computer applications
Job Specification
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of data in the general ledger thereby providing a
platform for accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, IFRS and internal company
policies. The holder will be expected to ensure that all pertinent data is captured and recorded accurately
and on time through Posting, analyzing, reconciling, maintaining and reporting on the assigned general
ledger accounts. The holder will also be expected to assist the senior accountant in the preparation and
filing of monthly statutory tax returns and the handling of both the statutory and internal audits.
Key Accountabilities
Operational
•Perform and ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger Entries and month-end closing activities including journal entries, adjustments and account
reconciliations
Analyze, balance, reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts.
Perform timely monthly and quarterly reconciliations on key GL accounts
Ensure data is captured and posted into the correct GL accounts and expenses allocated to the correct expense lines and departments.
Determine, prepare and record the necessary journal entries to record or correct transactions.
Issue periodic and special reports to management and others as required.
Prepare schedules for quarterly and annual reporting.
Provide support for and assist with the statutory and internal audits.
Ensure the timely reconciliation of Bank accounts
Assist the senior accountant in the preparation and filing of VAT, Excise & WHT.
Ensure effective reconciliation of supplier accounts and quick resolution of any issues arising thereof.
Any other duties as assigned by management
Management
Continuously assess and develop appropriate information for senior management
Provide professional growth and development of the direct reports through coaching and guidance.
Ensure a strong system of internal controls is observed in the capture and processing of data as well as supplier payments.
Ensure at all times compliance of the General Ledger with all applicable finance policies,
rules, regulation and laws
Practice good record management by ensuring that accounting documents and records are well filed and stored for easy reference.
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