Accounting Officer

The Accounting Officer will maintain accounting records and accounting controls. Provide useful financial information, analyze and reconcile assigned nominal ledger accounts. While we appreciate all applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Purpose:   Maintain accounting records and accounting controls. Provide useful financial information, analyse and reconcile assigned nominal ledger accounts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare bank reconciliations on a timely basis
• Assisting in the administration of Branch Floats
• To journalise monthly bank entries (Deposit Differences, Bank charges, Credit and Debit Card Fees)
• Update entries from lodgements, bank wire transfer and general correspondence files
• Reconciliation of Funds in Transit and Other transitory Accounts.
• Liaise with Branch network on end-of-day process queries
• Prepare bank related correspondence for accounts
• Assist with banking related branch queries
• Preparation of audit schedules
• Preparation of Adhoc and Miscellaneous reports when required.
• Prepare float letter to be remitted to the bank
• Receive and process Intercompany transactions including, preparation of monthly statements, reconciliations and confirmations.
• Monthly Preparation of AP Subledger to General Ledger reconciliation.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• First degree tertiary level education, preferably in accounting or related subject; and
• Minimum Level 1 ACCA or equivalent  

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years’ experience in a accounting or finance
• Experience in the financial services or retail environment is an asset 
• Strong computer literacy and numeracy skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational/coordination skills and excellent at time management
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team
• Analytical and problem –solving skills
• Experience in a retail environment

DESIRABLE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Highly motivated
• Tactful and discreet
• Strong work ethics and integrity
• Ability to manage stress.
• Ability to manage heavy workload

THIS REPRESENTS A BROAD OUTLINE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND CANNOT LIST IN DETAIL ALL OF THE TASKS THE JOBHOLDER WILL BE EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE.