Job Description:
Accounting Specialist assist in preparation and analysis of accounting data, timely
preparation of accounting reports and statements by applying
appropriate accounting control and procedures in line with corporate
accounting procedures.
The job holder
is accountable for posting of financial transactions in line with all
accounting policies and procedures as well as monitor & control of
financial planning process to facilitate timely and accurate completion
of all company accounts and financial statements.
• Conducts
financial transactions such as booking and validating ledger entries,
recording costs against standard budget categories.
• Creates and maintains sub-ledgers master files (e.g. customers, vendors, bank)
• Verifies the existence, correctness and validity of all required supporting documents
• Assists in collecting and consolidating relevant data to perform a cash flow analysis.
• Performs regular reconciliation of entry vouchers and General Ledger entries
• Coordinates and follows up with the relevant stakeholders
• Prepares accounting, fiscal, legal and other financial regulatory reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that accounting practices are in line with statutory legislation and regulations
• Undertakes monthly accounting reconciliations, investigates and corrects discrepancies
• Books, maintains and analyses the monthly accruals and performs accrual justification
• Generates control reports to check accounting data quality and reliability
• Performs tracking and recording of quarterly post-closing adjustments
• Maintain and files documentation and records in accordance with the Finance policies and procedures
• Applies internal control processes and frameworks.
Skills
Computer skills including proficiency in common word processing, spread sheet, and presentation programmes
Soft Competencies:
• Highly numerate, with developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Good organisation skills
• Rigorous, attentive to detail and accurate
• Judgement and problem solving skills
• Committed to developing culture of openness, partnership and service
Education: Accounts or Financial Management, To apply please click on the apply button