Accountant

Barita Investments Limited invites qualified applicants for the role of Accountant.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent performs tasks such as general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, preparing and processing journal entries, intercompany billings, and preparation of monthly financial statements.:

•  Assist with the preparation of the financial Statements by completing assigned schedules and variance analysis 

• Prepare bank and broker reconciliation on a daily/monthly basis. Analyse the underlying transactions and prepare the relevant journal entries in a timely manner to correct all errors/omissions. Ensure that all relevant transactions are recorded in the General Ledger (GL) and sub-ledger accounts in a timely manner 

• Analyse the underlying transactions of relevant expense accounts, reconcile these accounts to the GL and prepare the relevant schedules and submit for review on a monthly/quarterly basis. 

• Preparation of Weekly Position reports. 

• Assist with the filing and timely payment of all tax returns including GCT, payroll taxes, asset tax, and withholding tax 

• Prepare Branch and Cost Centre financials as assigned 

• Prepare subledger recon for products including investments, loans and equity. 

• Supports the team’s efforts to meet deadlines while maintaining quality 

• Works with other departments and management regarding processes and procedures; 

• Ad-hoc analysis based on the requirements of management and Group 

• Any other duties that may be assigned

REQUISITE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Sound analytical, problem solving and investigative skill
• Sound knowledge of computerized accounting and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formaExcellent time management skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Sound negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office, etc.)