PURPOSE
To support the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
THE JOB
- Manage daily financial transactions, including recording, posting, and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts; verify journal entries, and review accruals and prepayments for completeness.
- Prepare and post necessary adjusting entries, including provisions, depreciation, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Support audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and detailed explanations of variances.
- Maintain proper documentation for Financial transactions.
- Support the preparation of management reports, schedules, and variance/trend analysis.
THE PERSON MUST
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles, general ledger management, and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Ability to record, post, and reconcile daily financial transactions with high accuracy.
- Working knowledge of month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
- Ability to prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Familiarity with accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar.
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- ICAN (ATS/Professional) or other relevant accounting certification is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related roles.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools and Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an added advantage.