Accountant I

Overall Objective and Purpose

The Accountant I supports the Accounting Supervisor and plays a major role in ensuring the accurate entry of accounting data in a timely manner and maintaining the General Ledger with integrity, according to International Financial Reporting Standards and the company’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Petty cash management and accounting.
• Bank Reconciliations
• Revenue recognition
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Cash/Bank Receipt Management
• Related Party Transactions and Billing.
• Statutory payments and reconciliations eg. GCT and Payroll Taxes.
• Prepayments and Other Assets
• Entering accounting transactions into SAP accounting software
• Balance Sheet Movement Reporting & Analysis
• Prepares periodic accounting analyses or reports as assigned.
• Other assigned balance sheet reconciliations, especially accounts in relations to desk duties
• Final accounts preparation and submission for Corporate Accounting
• Assist with co-ordination of internal and external audit and the associated deliverables.
• Liaise with other departments, customer, vendors, bankers, auditors and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• At least an Associate Degree in Accounting or ACCA Level II (or any other suitable professional accounting designation)
   

EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar accounting  position 
   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, and standards (IFRS, US GAAPs, and IAS).
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (Excel and other MS Office products, accounting software, etc.)
• Working knowledge of SAP System 6.3 General Ledger modules preferred
• Exercises independent judgment in creating and selecting ways to complete work assignments and with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• High degree of professionalism and capable of being entrusted with “confidential” information.
• Support an environment focused on customer satisfaction and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact and collaborate of a high quality with other team members, internal and external stakeholders such as BPO
• The ability to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks.
• Flexible to work extended hours.
• Competencies: Time management, analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, self-management, flexibility, driving results, collaborative, decision making, foster innovation, and accuracy.
   

LANGUAGES

• Required Language - English
• Level – Advanced, Fluent
   

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

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