Junior Accountant

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Our client part of a large local group is recruiting a Junior Accountant to manage financial records, ensure accuracy in reporting, and provide insights for decision-making while ensuring compliance with regulations.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

General:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements in line with the required accounting framework.
• Assist in the preparation of the yearly budget and quarterly forecast.
• Monthly review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly stock reconciliations for main and sub stores.
• Review weekly payment plan and prepare cashflow forecast accordingly.
• Keeping abreast with accounting principles, legislation and ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Effectively manage team deadlines.

 Assets and Liabilities:

• Provisions of Liabilities – To ensure that reconciliations are performed monthly and ensure that consistent checks are performed.

 Invoicing

• Act as a backup for:
• - payment to local and foreign suppliers.
• - preparation of costing.

 Audit

• Prepare information before submission to auditors.
• Assist with auditors` queries and local authorities.

Compliance and Legal matters

• Prepare and analyse accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting and procedural standards.
• Follow up legal matters including thefts, debtors and ad-hoc police matters.
• Ensure proper compliance in terms of Annual and Corporate reporting.

 Reports

• Produce information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that financial reports are delivered on time, including budgets.
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.

Others

• Provide support and cooperate with Management/outside contacts including auditors, responding to, resolving queries, providing information, monitoring progress and undertaking any necessary follow up actions while always adhering to company’s guidelines.
• Prepare and submit EDB applications related to exports.
• Prepare and file VAT/TDS/ CTAX/Other MRA returns.
• Assist in compiling data and preparing relevant reports and reconciliations in support of management accounts.
• Assist in reconcile supplier and customer statements.
• Process daily Cash Till from Factory Shop
• Assist the finance team in the day to day operations.
• Any other cognate duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS, PROFILE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Degree in finance/accounting or minimum ACCA level 1.
• ACCA level 2 ongoing would be an advantage.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in similar position preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Well versed with IFRS reporting and disclosure notes.
• Fully conversant with excel/word and experience of an accounting package would be an advantage.
• Good Knowledge of Pastel Evolution or any other ERP
• Outgoing personality with good communication skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive and dynamic person.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Organised and committed in meeting deadlines.
• Having an eye for detail and strong analytical skills.
• Willing to work odd hours when needed.

 Proactive reserves the right: