An Engineering & Construction company is looking to fill the position of an accountant.
Key Responsibilities will include:-
Key Responsibilities will include:-
- Maintaining the accounts for all suppliers and efficient processing of supplier invoices.
- Verifying supplier invoices for payments.
- Preparation of various reports such as cash movement, bank reconciliation reports, creditor’s age-analysis among others.
- Tax Management including VAT, PAYE and Corporate Tax ensuring Compliance at all times.
- Preparing accurate and timely management accounts on monthly basis.
- Liaising closely with banks & creditors to ensure statements and remittances are received and effected efficiently.
- Assisting in routine audit functions and ensuring adequate compliance with laid down operating procedures with special emphasis on strengthening internal controls.
- Preparation and presentation of periodical Financial Statements in due time and in accordance with set deadlines, ensuring accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports, including those related to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, inventories, budgets and fixed assets;
- Prepare monthly payroll for the company and ensuring timely statutory returns
- Facilitating and managing External Audits
- Bank reconciliation statements for all accounts.
- Ensuring that disbursed cash is accounted for in line with the company procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- CPA (K) or equivalent
- A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or Business related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position.
- Excellent analytical and report writing skill.
- Highly motivated, energetic, independent self-starter with strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS office (Word/Excel)
- Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software packages with a bias in Sage/Pastel Accounting.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure, deliver quality results and meet deadlines
- Honesty and integrity
- Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to work with people
- Team player, flexible and adaptable to different work conditions