Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform a full range of accounting and finance duties, including organising financial data inputs and ledger postings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the Chief Accountant to ensure effective receivable and payable management.
• Deal with customers on financial related queries.
• Provide designated account reports as determined on regular basis.
• Work on general ledger and assist in month-end and year-end close processes
• Provide guidance and participate in systems reviews and controls to safeguard company financial resources and ensure prudent use of finances.
• Preparation of Preliminary Audit Files as supervised by the Chief Accountant.
• Posting and Updating Fixed Assets Register, and Initiate the physical verification of assets.
• Ensure that all accounting records timely updated, transactions processed and posted in Pastel.
• Undertake Bank reconciliation for specific company accounts as instructed from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with Credits or Better in English and Mathematics.
• Qualified Accountant with at least a Bachelor of Accountancy from a recognized university, ZICA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.

Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to produce final accounts will be an added advantage
• Experienced and proficient in the use of Pastel Accounting Software or equivalent Accounting Packages.
• Preparation of monthly statutory returns and hands-on experience in the usage of ZRA ASYCUDA Tax Online System.

Special Skills/Competencies

• High ethical standards – integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, professional behavior and compassionate
• Must be detail and action oriented.
• Dynamism and flexibility.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Good administrative and Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work across the organization in all business segments.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• To apply for this rewarding opportunity, forward your detailed CV and copy of professional and educational qualifications to [email protected] or [email protected].