Accounting Specialist

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

A reputable Audit Firm invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing financial transactions related to accounts payable and ensuring accurate reconciliation of financial records. This role involves processing payments, verifying invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The specialist will also perform bank reconciliations, monitor transactions, and provide feedback on improving internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing

• Process and manage outgoing payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Processing of invoices, credit notes and debit notes, addressing vendor inquiries, and prepare remittance advice for payments.

Payment Verification

• Verify and process invoices, ensuring they match purchase orders and contracts.

Payment Tracking

• Track company expenditures, including payroll and petty cash.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Reconciliations

• Monitor banking activities to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports and provide documentation for auditors.
• Ensure that accounts payable subledger and general ledger are reconciled on a monthly basis.

Monitoring

• Monitor banking activities to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.
• Analyze accounts and prepare reports to ensure accuracy in financial statements.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable and financial reconciliation.
• Proven track record of managing accounts payable processes and performing accurate reconciliations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Prior experience in a similar role within a medium to large-sized organization is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.

Contract type

Temporal: 4 to 6 months

Please address your application to the Director of Human Resources and email your application along with your CV and other relevant documents to: [email protected].