Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Accountant will support the Financial Accountant with the primary goal of ensuring the completeness, accuracy, relevant, timeliness and transparency in processing and reporting of accounting transactions.
He/She will also ensure the timely payment to suppliers, processing of payroll and taxes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
He/She will also ensure the timely payment to suppliers, processing of payroll and taxes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing all payments accurately, and in line with the Bank’s payment policies;
- Prepare and monitor commitment schedules for all liabilities payable. The schedules need to be fully analyzed to Purchase Order, accruals and prepayments.
- Process and pay travels and per diems.
- Prepare monthly creditor analysis reports. Ensure they are reviewed and filed.
- All statutory obligations are paid in line with statutory requirements(.VAT, Withholding tax)
- Handling supplier queries and ongoing maintenance of aged creditors listing.
- Vouch expenditure requests against the relevant budget lines before approval and booking such expenditure, once incurred, into the respective cost centers;
- Accurate and timely booking of entries into the accounting system;
- Filing all accounting records as defined by Financial Accountant and Finance Manager.
- Any other duties as required from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting degree from a recognized University;
- A professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA;
- At least five years experience in an accounting function in a busy firm; experience with an international audit firm, a large bank and knowledge of donor accounting procedure will be definite advantages;
- Has sound knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages; hands on knowledge and skills in using Oracle Financials systems will be an advantage.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision within a multinational team;
- Good report writing and communication skills.
- Be aged between 28 and 35years.
The Bank offers a competitive tax free compensation package and attractive benefits.
To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae to admin @ eadb.org or apply online at http://www.eadb.org/jobs_online.php
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 16th April 2010.
Applicants must be nationals of the member states of EADB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
