Job Description
Overall purpose
The Accountant position supports the Finance Managers with the preparation of accounts and handling of day-to-day management of payables, receivables and posting of costs as well as the initial preparatory work for monthly financial reports.
This is a developmental position with the aim of creating a fast track for the individual employee to progress through various incremental finance department positions and responsibilities as one develops the skills, competencies, experience and academic development to move to a more senior role within the Finance department.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing all accounts up to a trial balance stage for subsidiaries within the Group, as well as assisting with posting, cash flow compilation, performing monthly reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and assisting with forecasts and other financial reports.
- Proceed with the monthly management accounts issue under the supervision of the Finance Managers.
- Liaising with the external auditors where necessary and providing the necessary support.
- Produce financial reports as required by management.
- Preparing and filing of VAT returns.
- Fixed asset register upkeep.
- Assisting with the day-to-day operations.
Any other responsibilities, commensurate with the employee’s experience and position, that the Finance Manager/s deem/s suitable from time to time.
Supervision of accounts receivable and payable function.
Developmental expectations:
- The appointed candidate will be placed on a career progression programme, and thus is expected to actively pursue ACCA qualification.
- A time plan, progression and support will be discussed with the candidate on a regular basis with the Finance Manager/s.
Competencies and skills:
- Have a flair for working with people.
- Skilled communicator.
- Fluent in English, both in verbal and written format.
- Organised, accurate and methodical.
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Flexible.
- Skilled multitasker.
- Team player.
- Pleasant personality.
- A ‘can do’ attitude when faced with deadlines and other challenging situations.
Qualifications:
- Has enrolled and is currently studying for an accredited accounting qualification (ACCA).
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a Finance department environment.
- An advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and computerised accounting packages.
- Experience in Shireburn accounting software would be considered an asset.
Languages:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
