Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to handle month-end closing, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, treasury management, fixed assets, and inventory control. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate financial transactions, maintain supplier and customer accounts, and support overall financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Closing and Reporting:

• Prepare journal vouchers for manager review.

Payables and Procurement:

• Record invoices in a timely manner.
• Verify invoices against actual receipts and purchase orders.
• Prepare and process supplier payments on time.
• Manage the physical release of cheques and supplier interactions.
• Perform supplier reconciliations at least quarterly.
• Handle and manage petty cash.

Receivables:

• Record post-dated cheques (PDCs) and ensure alignment with invoice values.
• Prepare debit/credit notes.
• Calculate store dispatch figures.
• Prepare customer statements of accounts on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
• Assist in customer credit reviews.

Treasury and Banking Relations:

• Upload bank statements for reconciliations.

Fixed Assets:

• Conduct fixed asset stock-taking and tagging.

Inventory Control and Management:

• Perform inventory stock-taking.
• Prepare valuations for sales and import insurance coverage.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional accounting and financial tasks as assigned by the Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager.
• Comply with the company's health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.