Job Description
Overall Purpose
Due to the continued expansion of the company’s operations, we are currently seeking a Finance Officer on a full-time basis for immediate employment.
Main Responsibilities
- Debtors / creditors upkeep and control, in accordance with established procedures, including reconciling statements, issuing monthly invoices, processing monthly payments, liaising with debtors / creditors via e-mail / phone in relation to any issues / queries, and timely posting of transactions in accounting software.
- Monthly bank reconciliation statements, including regular monitoring of balances and unpresented cheques.
- Postings of all transactions from our overseas operations (bank / cash receipts / payments).
- Posting of all general ledger-related transactions up to the trial balance stage, including journal entry postings, periodical reconciliation of all control and disbursement accounts, and resolving any discrepancies or accounting issues.
- Upkeep of digital filing for debtors / creditors invoices / statements / payments / bank statements.
- Involvement in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including the annual audit file and audit queries.
- Involvement in providing information for the preparation of annual overseas accounts.
- Involvement in the reconciliation of group intercompany balances.
- Assist in the credit control function.
- Perform other related duties as may be required from time to time.
- Adhere to all company HSSE policies and initiatives and proactively promote a HSSE environment.
- Promote any duties assigned by the company from time to time, commensurate with the employee’s skills, competencies and experience.
Skills and Competencies
- Have an affinity for numbers and calculations.
- Smart appearance and a flair for working with people and communicating with others.
- Be able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Must be a team player, have a pleasant personality and can demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude when faced with deadlines and other challenging situations.
- Be able to work on own initiative, be flexible and multitask. Must be organised, accurate and methodical.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position.
Qualifications:
- Preferably possess an Advanced level standard in accounts or higher.
- A good knowledge of Excel and accounting packages, preferably Shireburn accounting.
Languages:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
