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Monday, August 9, 2010

Accountant Job Opportunity

Job Title: Accountant

Reports to: Chief Accountant

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of SAP Business One will be an added advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Custodian of the company cheque books and bank documentation
  • Prompt payment of creditors
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts
  • Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company
  • To ensure prompt payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities
  • Draw up VAT analysis and submission/payment of monthly returns
  • Preparation and maintenance of the company’s fixed assets register
  • Assist in drafting of internal budgets and cash flow projections
  • Perform day-to-day cash management
  • Liaise with external auditors
  • Maintenance and preparation of fixed asset schedule
  • Management and supervision of petty cash
  • Debtors and creditors analysis
Person Specification:
  • Assertive, results-oriented with a positive attitude and mature outlook.
  • Ideal candidate would be a natural forward planner who wants responsibility and accountability.
  • Well organized, presented and businesslike with fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures.
  • Good time management skills.

Academic level needed: Bachelors Degree in Business and a professional certificate in accounting such as CPA or ACCA

Qualities: Good Communication skills, numerical skills, time management and team player.

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of Business ERP will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience: 3 years.

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com stating your current salary.

Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

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