Accountant

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Job purpose: 

Responsible for ensuring all accounting records for the designated legal entity/entities for which they are responsible are accurate and updated in a timely manner. Reconciliation of balance sheet including the preparation of appropriate supporting schedules. 

Main duties/responsibilities: 

1. Perform month-end accounting activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and appropriate balance sheet schedules. Including among others; pre-payments, accruals, depreciation. 
2. Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions. 
3. Ensuring expenses are approved by budget holder and in line with budget. 
4. Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion. 
5. Fully participate in audit activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation. 
6. Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations. 
7. Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems to ensure complete and accurate records of all money.
   
8. Perform related work: the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position.
   

Qualifications, knowledge & experience:  

• Fully qualified accountant, at a final stage towards their accounting qualifications (ACCA,CA,CPA etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant discipline is beneficial. 
• Working knowledge of Great Plains, Management Reporter and Jet Analytics an advantage 
• Working knowledge of Excel to an Intermediate level, pivots, vlookups etc. 
• 3+ years’ experience in similar position 
• Familiarity with the outsourcing customer service industry a plus 

 Functional skills and abilities: 

• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and oral communication skills 
• Skill in establishing & maintaining effective working relationships with the proven ability to work in a matrix environment across functional lines. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to confidentiality. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various departments. 
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities. 
• Self-starter, high energy; comfortable interacting with management at the senior level