Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and practical experience using accounting software and financial reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
The Accountant will:
Prepare and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.
Reconcile customer, vendor, and bank accounts using the online SAP environment, serving an organisation with approximately 150 SAP users.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports and provide efficient financial services to customers and business associates.
Maintain export documentation and perform relevant reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to VAT, Excise Duty, PAYE, Income Tax, and NSSF.
Prepare cash-flow statements, annual budgets, and Management Information Reports.
Liaise with internal and statutory auditors as required.
Supervise and control the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Section.
Perform any other related duties assigned or delegated by the Senior Accountant or Management.
Requirements and Skills
Applicants should have:
Proven experience working as an Accountant.
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Awareness of current business trends.
Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closing processes.
Hands-on experience with accounting software such as SAP, FreshBooks, and QuickBooks.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong numerical and quantitative skills.
Education, Professional Qualifications & Experience
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting & Finance, or another related field.
The candidate must also be fully registered with CPA.
How to apply