Professional / Academic Background

• Bachelors Degree in Finance related Field
  
• CPA Part II
  

Essential Attributes

• Decision making: Willingness and ability to make big picture decisions that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
  
• Problem solving: A problem-solving mindset to any challenging situation.
  
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions in stressful situations.
  
• Shared leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
  
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
  
• Strong team player: able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
  
• Creative: An innovative thought process.
  
• Enthusiasm: Energy and determination to achieve results
  

• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciliations are reviewed and signed off on a monthly basis.
  
• Maintain an accurate cheque register, updating its status daily (issued, on hand, cleared).
  
• Prepare supplier schedules as required and post all invoices approved by the Senior Accountant.
  
• Ensure suppliers are paid on time in line with agreed credit terms.
  
• Process payments via cheque and RTGS as approved.
  
• Reconcile creditor accounts on a quarterly basis and prepare reconciliation reports.
  
• Maintain the supplier ageing register and share monthly reports.
  
• Ensure all accounting entries are accurately captured and properly allocated in the accounting system.
  
• Perform eTIMS reconciliations by ensuring output VAT from sales and input VAT are accurately captured at store level and reconcile to iTax.
  
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations, including NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, WHT, and instalment tax.
  
• Prepare VAT, WHT, and WHVAT returns in a timely manner and ensure prompt payment.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date and well-organised filing system.
  
• Liaise with banks and other cash-related third parties as required.
  
• Provide support during external audits.
  
• Carry out any other duties assigned from time to time.