Supervising Accountant - Accounts Payables

The incumbent will be responsible for performing Accounting duties in accordance with established policies and with the objective of validating transactions and Accounts Payable balances.

A well establised Group of Companies is seeking a qualified, experienced and results-driven individual to fill the position of:

Senior Accounts Payables Officer ( Team Lead)

POSITION SUMMARY:  The incument will perform Accounting duties according to established policies and procedures with the objective of validating transactions and Accounts Payable balances in a timely and accurate manner, while observing confidentiality and professionalism.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payables

• Ensure all payments being processed have been properly authorized, and all payables (local and foreign) are settled promptly.
• Report to the Group Accounts Manager and CFO in a timely manner on issues and activities likley to influence delayed payment of invoices ( local and foreign) desired outcome and good customer relations.
• Communicate amounts required to settle invoices.
• Provide ongoing update of all foreign payables to Manager/Supervisor.
• Ensure all accruals/ provisions for utilities/ monthly expenses are booked by the end of the 3^rd day of the following month for the previous month’s activity.

Reconciliation

• Reconciliation of local and foreign payables sub-ledger to general ledger and supplier’s statement:
• Daily postings to ensure timely completion of the monthly financial statements.  All transactions to be posted no later than the 3^rd day of the month for the prior month’s transactions.
• Weekly reconciliation of all Foreign Payables accounts.
• Reconcile inter-company Division/Entity assigned.
• Monthly Reconciliation of Warranty account: 
• Ensure all amounts in the warranty account have corresponding claim numbers and value from the manufacturer.
• Report any differences in claim and warranty job value to the Service Manager and/or General Manger.
• Liaise with service department to ensure all claims are settled by manufacturer within 30 days at minimum.

Inventory

• Monthly preparation of Goods in Transit (GIT) Schedule:
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of schedule, obtain, and include estimated time of arrival for various inventory (whenever possible).
• Ensure New Unit sales are recorded in accordance with the relevant IFRS to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly unit inventory reports.  

General Consumption Tax (G.C.T.)

• Preparation of monthly G.C.T. Return
• Identify all out-put tax associated with revenue generated for the period (minimum monthly)
• Identify Exempt sales for the period
• Identify in-put tax generated for the period
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts to the return.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or ACCA, Level 2
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Proven track record of success in collections and delinquency management
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting software
• Must be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Must be detailed oriented, with a history of making minimal errors
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel
• Must have a clean police record

Interested persons must send their application and resume.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.