Accounts Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer receipts and allocate payments accurately in the ERP system.
• Review customer accounts and release sales orders in line with approved credit terms.
• Prepare and send monthly statements of account to customers.
• Process inter-departmental stock transfers and maintain accurate stock movement records.
• Create item codes in the ERP system and allocate them to the appropriate site.
• Maintain organized financial and administrative records in accordance with audit requirements.
• Provide backup support for daily bank deposits, cash collections and petty cash reconciliation.
• Assist with debtor account reconciliation and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare Interco certificates and query about unreconciled item.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Management.

Candidate Profile

• Higher School Certificate and/or ACCA level 1 would be an advantage
• Knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
• At least one year of relevant experience, preferably in an Accounts Clerk or similar position.
• Good computer literacy and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting, journal entries, invoicing, reconciliations and data capture.
• Exposure to inventory administration, stock transfers and item-code management would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good organizational, record-keeping and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take ownership of responsibilities and meet deadlines.