Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for supervising and executing accounting activities to support the Finance department

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the Accountant is responsible
for performing accounting work and supervising and executing activities to maintain the general ledger,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, fixed assets, reconciliation of all bank accounts;
assisting in the preparing of monthly and annual financial statements and schedules; preparation and
reconciliation of audit schedules, and ensuring the maintenance of internal controls.
Functions include compiling, calculating, verifying, coding and checking data, balancing and reconciling
accounts and maintaining accounting records, files and other documents.
The incumbent is also responsible for the independent analysis and review of all expenditure incurred
and the supervision of all final accounts activities ensuring that the objectives are achieved.

KEY OUTPUTS
 General Ledger Accounts maintained and reviewed
 Schedules produced for audit purposes
 Journal entries posted
 Accounting entries reconciled
 Files/Records/Databases maintained
 Audit findings investigated and responses prepared for vetting
 Payables documents checked for accuracy and appropriate approvals and supporting
documentation.
 Payables accounts reconciled
 Payables accounts and records maintained
 Bank accounts reconciled
 Fixed Assets records maintained
 Receivables accounts and records maintained
 Accounts investigated and adjusted according to International Accounting Standards.
 Special status reports/statements prepared and maintained
 Financial performance evaluated, assessed and reports drafted for vetting
 Ratio Analysis of financial and operating performance prepared and submitted to the FC
 Technical advice (Final Accounts) provided, when required
 Support provided in preparation of Departmental/Operational plans
 Support provided in determining and achieving Departmental targets and goals
 Assistance with determination, drafting and maintenance of the Standard Operating procedures
for the Department.
 Preparing financial statements.

KEY AREAS RESPONSIBILITY 

Planning and Control
 Ensures the maintenance and controls the security of some accounting and financial documents
and records in the Finance & Accounts Department and ensures regular updates
 Assists in the development and implementation of operational procedures to improve
efficiency and effectiveness
 Contributes to the development, preparation and maintenance of the procedural manual of the
Department
 Participates in the development of targets and Work Plans for the Department.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
General Ledger
 Prepares monthly journal entries to facilitate the preparation of the monthly and annual financial
statements in keeping with Company standards and accepted guidelines and practices
 Prepares insurance prepayment schedules
 Ensures that the accounting reports/records are supported by adequate notes where required
by the requisite accounting standards.
 Prepares schedules as required by the external auditors
 Validating of data inputted on a weekly/monthly basis from Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable and Journals for accuracy and eligibility of entry
 Investigates and updates Accounts in accordance with International Accounting and
International Financial Reporting Standards.

Accounts Receivable/Payable
 Assists in the preparation of Cash Flow Projections for the Corporation’s Receivables and
Payables schedules
 Checks and verifies payments from customers
 Assists in the preparation and maintenance of data
 Checks and verifies all lodgements to Corporation’s bank accounts
 Oversees the timely payment and distribution of cheques to suppliers
 Supervises Petty Cash payments and maintenance
 Authorizes/Certifies transactions/vouchers/invoice requisition orders
 Ensures that all cancelled cheques are accounted for and logged in cheque disbursement book.
Bank Accounts reconciliation
 Reconciles the Company's bank accounts
 Prepares journal entries to effect adjustments to bank accounts
 Ensures that all payments are accurately accounted for.

Fixed Assets
 Prepares entries to Fixed Assets accounts
 Maintains Fixed Assets schedules.

Others
 Provides information and other support necessary for year-end audit activities
 Recommends, documents and updates internal control procedures, where necessary
 Oversees the maintenance of the records of all cheques received and issued
 Participates in stock taking activities and ensure that all entries are booked to the relevant
account.
 Receives and responds to queries from different Departments in respect of accounting
transactions
 Prepares ‘ad hoc’ and special status reports/statements as required from time to time
 Assists in evaluating the financial performance and drafts reports for Supervisor’s further action
 Assists in determining and maintaining of Departmental targets
 Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by the Head of the Finance,
Accounts & Procurement Department and the Administration & Accounting Manager.


Human Resource
 Monitors and evaluates the required reports, and recommends and/or initiates corrective actions
where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or
departmental/organizational goals
 Provides guidance to the preparation of specific reports through effective communication,
training, and coaching.

Education and qualifications

• BSc in Accounts, Business Management or related field
• ACCA level 11 or related accreditation a definite advantage
• Experience in similar position a definite advantage
• 5-7 years’ experience in accounts.

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 We thank all applicants however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.