Purpose of the Position: The Accounting Analyst has responsibility for journal processing, general ledger reviews, intercompany transactions, fixed assets accounting and reconciliations; account payable support at the local presence office, filing of periodic tax returns as well as process optimization that lead to efficient and effective management of the RFC financial processes in the local presence office.

Responsibilities:
Facilitate general ledger transaction processing such as raising journals and intercompany transactions
Support the account payable process by receiving invoices, scan, maintain log and file supporting documents. Coordinating with local vendors on payments and by following up on queries regarding payments and invoice status
Prepare documents to facilitate approval and disbursements against non-PO payments, UPRs etc
Follow-up on work-flows, RFAs and UPRs to ensure Purchase to Pay processes are operating seamlessly
Initiate debit notes and invoicing for recharges and other receivables from bottlers and follow-up with franchise as
well as raising intercompany transactions on the SAP Intercompany tool
Train new and existing users in SAP (expensing, POs, GRNs etc), resolve SAP queries and support users to optimize the utilization of SAP.
Prepare JVs to accrue or provide for OPEX and items as required at month-end; maintain schedule of prepayments and
ensuring a follow-up on General Ledger reconciling items and raise any required adjustment JVs
Maintain the Fixed Assets Register
Assist in the preparation of RFAs and following through to ensure prompt approvals
Administer the BTM and petty cash disbursement process
Prepare all relevant tax returns
Assist ASM and AP Team in reconciliation of Balance Sheet account, GRIR, PO-Invoice matching and Vendor accounts
Assist the LEC and RC with detailed analysis of SAP transactions, preparation of schedules for audits and other assigned duties

Job Specifications:
B com degree (Accounting Option)
Pursuing an Accountant qualification (ACCA or CPA)
2 to 3 years relevant experience preferably within the FMCG sector
SAP knowledge
Advanced excel knowledge
Keenness to detail
High level of integrity

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Accounting Analyst on the Subject line.