Accounting Officer, ANSA Polymer Limited

Job Summary:

The Accounting Officer is required to process the fortnightly payroll for approximately 190 to 200 employees and monthly payroll of approximately 50 to 70 employees as well as manage the accounts receivables reports and reconciliation.

Job Description:

• Perform and complete fortnightly unionized payroll ensuring accuracy of same and that employees are paid on time as per collective agreement.
• Execute and conduct monthly non-unionized and senior management payroll five working days before month end, each month, ensuring accuracy of same and that employees are paid on time.
• Carry out reconciliations of all statutory deductions and ensure all payments are remitted to statutory bodies by or before 15th of each month.
• Ensure the overtime report for all payrolls are completed by the 5th working day of the following month.
• Evaluate all accounts receivable sub ledger daily to ensure accuracy and management of revenue and debtors from customers.
• Review of all customer reconciliations by the 10th working day of the following month, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved and only one month old.
• Ensure all group, foreign and local customers and collected on time and the accuracy of payments made from customers are within 24 hours receipt of payment. This also includes the resolution of all discrepancies.
• Prepare annual TD4 and file same with BIR.
• Reconcile payroll on a quarterly basis in preparation of yearly reconciliation of TD4 slips.
• Develop and maintain employee’s payroll files and ensure that a proper filing system is in place for payroll queries.
• Monitor and calculate provision for bad debts according to blue books policy.
• Perform reconciliation of all accounts receivables, banking, and payroll sub ledgers to general ledgers monthly, ensuring all transactions are within one month and any discrepancies and roll overs are investigated and resolved before month end closed.
• Liaise with external customers, contractors, suppliers as and when necessary.
• Conduct other payroll clerk duties which may include keep documentation of retirement payments, non-taxable earnings, maternity, vacation, and sick leave.
• Comply and perform all duties in conformance with the Company’s/Department’s strategies along with the Quality Management System as it relates to health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform any other job duties as required by the job function.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management/FIA/ACCA Level 1 or other professional qualification in accounting from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in a processing payroll/accounts receivables preferably within the manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience in Microsoft Office Suite and AX will be a definite asset. Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience
• Must be able to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues to make recommendations.
• Collaborative with the ability to be a key team player and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas clearly using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure without becoming flustered in a fast paced and time sensitive environment.
• Ability to organize work so that tasks each to complete work on time, prioritize your projects and communicate your progress to supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to display a high level of integrity by keeping good on promises; holding self-accountable; and being honest and truthful.
• Facilitate strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations.