Perform a variety of duties which involve basic accounting and bookkeeping principles, including overseeing monies collected, posting to accounts and coordinating deposit activities.
KRA- Data Entries
- Process purchase invoices and payments.
- Process sales invoices and sales receipts.
- Update necessary records, e.g. fixed assets register/Staff vehicle register.
- Processing of invoices and follow up with suppliers.
KRA- Cost Analysis and Projects
- Provide assistance to project managers in cost control.
- Perform relevant cost analysis.
- Monitor the efficiency of internal controls.
- Implement the necessary processes in the automation of internal controls.
KRA- Management accounts
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts and budget.
- Prepare summary of expenses and analytical review.
- Prepare revenue reconciliation reports on a monthly basis.
- Prepare progress payment reports for contractor payments.
- Prepare of VAT and TDS returns.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis, e.g. bank/creditor/debtor.
- Prepare of stock reconciliation/inventory checks.
KRA- Administrative work
- Maintain files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.
- Prepare and maintain accounting documents, records, and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions
- Prepare purchase requisitions/orders.
- Other administrative duties, including but not limited to: typing, copying and making phone calls.
Any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and/or required by the employer.
Qualifications Required:
- Higher School Certificate and partly ACCA qualified.
- Above 1 year practical experience in a Finance or Accounting sector
Key competences (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Behaviors):
- Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Able to work under Pressure
- Attention to details, and ability to be multi-task.
- Good communication and coordination with colleagues
- Knowledge of related computer applications.
- Cooperative and willing to assist others.