Accountant - Sales Support General Ledger

Education and Experience Requirements

• A first degree in any discipline, but a finance and management related degree is desirable.
  
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
  
• Fluent in English
  

Experience:

3-7 years’ experience which includes

• Experience working in a medium organization
  
• Experience in core accounting function
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  
• Experience in using an ERP system is desirable
  
• Experience in Finance functions in the telecommunications industry would be an added advantage
  

• Review relevant general ledger accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet), the Age analysis of Balance Sheet accounts, relevant general ledger/sub- ledger accounts, reconciliation of weekly and monthly performance reports, relevant schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness in line with set accounting standards.
  
• Review and approve journal vouchers and other financial transactions for posting in ERP system
  
• Supervise the implementation of finance policies, processes and procedures and ensure strict adherence to established internal controls, MTN PPP’s, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
  
• Work with Financial Operations Manager to prepare departmental budgets and provide support in daily unit administrative activities in line with the strategic objectives.
  
• Provide input into relevant management and board papers, review supporting documents/back up schedules to meet audit and regulatory requirements as well as analyse/interpret data to facilitate decision making.
  
• Ensure efficient optimisation of databases/systems and prompt resolution of all reconciling items.
  
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators in order to meet all month end reporting deadlines