Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven individual to join our team in the capacity of Accounting Manager:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily activities required to ensure that accounts payables and receivables transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timeframes by performing the duties personally or through the assistance of subordinate accounting clerk.
• Monitor and maintain the reconciliations for supplier & customer accounts, bank accounts and assist with the preparation of general ledger accounts schedules for the month end closing processes
• Preparation of accounting journals, accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Preparation of audit schedules to facilitate the completion of the annual external audit exercise in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the company’s fixed asset register and prepares the monthly depreciation journals for inclusion in the monthly management accounts
• Assist in keeping the company tax compliant by ensuring that all payroll taxes, GCT returns, asset tax and other regulatory taxes and returns are submitted in a timely manner to the regulatory bodies
• Monitor and account for all petty cash transactions (usage/reimbursement) 
• Manages the filing, storage and control of the accounting records

Education, Training and Work Experience Required:

• First degree in accounting or at the final stage of Level 2 ACCA
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Computer literacy and competence in computerized accounting systems
•  Minimum of 5 years’ experience within an accounting department with specific experience in the functional areas included in the scope of job.

Skills/Traits Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Submission of an incident free Police Record is mandatory