Key Responsibilities
Post entries to the accounting system and maintain an updated general ledger in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Produce periodic journal entries report for approval and ensure that amendments to the general ledger have been authorized by Senior Accountant/Financial Controller, before posting to the accounting system.
Maintenance and reconciliation of cash and bank, customer and supplier, intercompany and tax control accounts, for approval by Senior Accountant/Financial Controller.
Receive invoices from the suppliers and ensure that authorization by Accountant/Senior Accountant/Financial Controller is done before payment processing. Also, ensure payment processing is in line with the Documentation, Approval and Archiving of Finance Documents Manual.
Maintain at all times, proper documentation and archiving in line with the Documentation, Approval and Archiving of Finance Documents Manual.
Conduct a quarterly physical asset count and resultant variance reports. Maintain the fixed assets register and ensure it’s updated at all times.
Ensure statutory payments are approved and paid made on time (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, DIT, Pension, VAT, WHT and others) in accordance with the Finance manual.
Manage collection and banking of cash and cheques from customers.
Play a supporting role in the preparation of management accounts and statutory audits
Ensure that all procedures, within your scope, are line with the Finance manual and perform all other duties not specified above, as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of CPA III/ACCA part 3 or a lower level with a bachelor’s degree (Second class, Upper division and above) in a related field
A minimum of 6-12 months relevant experience will be an added advantage.
Desired Competencies
A high level of attention to detail is necessary for success in this role
Good organizational skills
Be a person of integrity and honest.
Good communication skills are vital.
A strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to recruitment@pdcafrica.com indicating the job title applied for by Friday 13th March 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.