Accountant (2502-ACC)

Our client in the agricultural sector is seeking to recruit an Accountant.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting processes and tasks including AP & AR processes, general ledger and account reconciliation.
• Manage and oversee the entire accounting team.
• Supervision the day-to-day operation of the accounting.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions.
• Review, prepare and post journal entries on the system and general ledger.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and schedules.
• Supervise the account payables and receivable activities.
• Ensure timely bank payments or cheque payments.
• Reconciliation of bank statements.
• Supervising and controlling receiving of cash, cheques, and deposits funds.
• Validation and verification of payments for accuracy and accountability.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• In charge of the computation of VAT, TDS and other statutory returns for submission to the MRA.
• Processing tax payments and monthly PAYE/CSG/NSF/LEVY/TD returns.
• Cooperation with external auditors to carry out annual external auditing, assist with year-end audit and tax queries.
• Participate in Budget preparation process.
• Assist the Finance and Admin Manager for the preparation of financial statement and ensure adherence to accounting standard.
• Review and improve accounting and operating procedures with appropriate internal controls and measures.
• Assist the Finance and Admin Manager in implementation and management of new ERP.
• Other financial management duties assigned by the Finance and Admin Manager and the Managing Director.
• Participate in special projects as deemed necessary.

Profile:

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or ACCA Level 2.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar role as Accountant.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, IFRS.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups, pivot tables and Power BI.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Microsoft Navision) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.