Job Description

• Report to:  Head of Administration
• Salary:  Attractive

Job brief

We are looking for IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT, a passionate 1) Account Manager and 2) Account Clerk who will partner with and ensure the long-term success of our business financial management.

• Responsible for applying professional knowledge and skills in the preparation and presentation of financial and other decision oriented information to assist management in the formulation of policies and in planning. 
• This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. 
• This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

Primary responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial information that corporate executives need in order to make sound business decisions.
• Review, monitor and advise on costs inherent in the business.
• Financial forecasting and planning.
• Supervise staff
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Assist in daily banking requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of pay transactions.
• Ensure that periodic Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries from the Managing Director and other firm wide managers regarding financial issues, reporting requests etc.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures to enhance financial management of the business
• Training and mentor new and existing staff as needed.

General accounts receivable functions

• Prepare and submit customer invoices
• Code, post and receipt payments
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment

General accounts payable functions

• Check, verify and process invoices
• Prepare payments vouchers
• Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
• Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
• Maintain vendor files

General Payroll functions

• Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
• Verify taxes and other deductions
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks

General support functions

• Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
• Assist in month end reporting procedures
• Administer, track and audit petty cash
• Assist with employee expense reports
• Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors on all financial and accounting issues

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma
• Attention to detail
• 1 - 5 years’ working experience in accounting position
• Qualified or Part qualified Chartered Accountant is an added advantage
• MS Office, Excel and knowledge of accounting software use
• Proven accounting work experience
• Superb teamwork skills