A well establised Group of Companies is seeking a qualified, experienced and results-driven individual to fill the position of:
Supervising Accountant-Accounts Payables ( Team Lead)
POSITION SUMMARY: The incument will perform Accounting duties according to established policies and procedures with the objective of validating transactions and Accounts Payable balances in a timely and accurate manner, while observing confidentiality and professionalism.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payables
- Ensure all payments being processed have been properly authorized, and all payables (local and foreign) are settled promptly.
- Report to the Group Accounts Manager and CFO in a timely manner on issues and activities likley to influence delayed payment of invoices ( local and foreign) desired outcome and good customer relations.
- Communicate amounts required to settle invoices.
- Provide ongoing update of all foreign payables to Manager/Supervisor.
- Ensure all accruals/ provisions for utilities/ monthly expenses are booked by the end of the 3rd day of the following month for the previous month’s activity.
Reconciliation
- Reconciliation of local and foreign payables sub-ledger to general ledger and supplier’s statement:
- Daily postings to ensure timely completion of the monthly financial statements. All transactions to be posted no later than the 3rd day of the month for the prior month’s transactions.
- Weekly reconciliation of all Foreign Payables accounts.
- Reconcile inter-company Division/Entity assigned.
- Monthly Reconciliation of Warranty account:
- Ensure all amounts in the warranty account have corresponding claim numbers and value from the manufacturer.
- Report any differences in claim and warranty job value to the Service Manager and/or General Manger.
- Liaise with service department to ensure all claims are settled by manufacturer within 30 days at minimum.
Inventory
- Monthly preparation of Goods in Transit (GIT) Schedule:
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of schedule, obtain, and include estimated time of arrival for various inventory (whenever possible).
- Ensure New Unit sales are recorded in accordance with the relevant IFRS to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly unit inventory reports.
General Consumption Tax (G.C.T.)
- Preparation of monthly G.C.T. Return
- Identify all out-put tax associated with revenue generated for the period (minimum monthly)
- Identify Exempt sales for the period
- Identify in-put tax generated for the period
- Reconciliation of general ledger accounts to the return.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or ACCA, Level 2
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar capacity.
- Proven track record of success in collections and delinquency management
- In-depth knowledge of Accounting software
- Must be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Must be detailed oriented, with a history of making minimal errors
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel
- Must have a clean police record
Interested persons must send their application and resume.
We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.