Accounting Analyst

Supports the Finance Department by processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, audits, and month-end activities in accordance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Group policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and process payroll and statutory deductions to ensure accurate and timely payment in accordance with regulatory and Group policy requirements. 

• Record vendor invoices and prepare reconciliations to ensure proper 3-way match, accurate accounts payable balances, and timely payments within vendor terms. 

• Complete costings and reconciliations for inventory transactions to ensure compliance with IAS2 and accuracy of inventory and cost of sales accounts. 

• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable and payable subledgers to ensure accuracy and alignment with the general ledger and provide timely aging and variance reports. 

• Prepare and post financial entries and journal adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger. 

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure availability of cash balances and integrity of bank and cash accounts. 

• Support the audit process by providing accurate schedules and documentation to internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with Group deadlines. 

• Monitor goods in transit, prepayments and inventory balances to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely clearance. 

• Perform any other job duties as required by the job function to support the operations of the department.

Formal Education:  

1. Pursuing ACCA Level II or CAT Qualification 

2. Pursuing a degree in Accounting / Finance 

Required hands-on, technical, or other types of training to perform the job: 

• ERP System Training 

• Payroll System Training 

• Inventory and Costing Procedures 

• Banking and Cash Handling 

• Accounting Software Proficiency 

• Statutory and Regulatory Training 

• Internal Control and Audit Training 

• Data Analytics and Reporting