Administrative Accountant

We are a leader in the broadcast media sector. Due to expansion and growth, the following position has come up in our organization.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT

Position objective:

Reporting to the financial accountant, the candidate will be a dynamic, team player and result oriented professional possessing integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills. The person should have the ability to cope with pressure and be flexible.

Key Outputs include:

Checking invoices accuracy, obtaining approval from departmental Heads, Processing in AP and doing necessary reconciliations to facilitate payment

Preparation and submission of office rent payments and the utility bills i.e. water, electricity and telephone

Payment of suppliers to be done on time. No payment to be older than 30 days   

Renewal of general insurance for all company assets                                                                                

Preparation and submission of VAT and withholding tax payment

Payment of import duties and taxes and ensuring compliance with import procedures

Billing of customers, debt collection and debtors account reconciliation

Ensuring all subsidiary ledgers are reconciled to Control Accounts in General ledger

Maintain and update the fixed assets register

Inter-Company accounts confirmations and reconciliation

Preparation of journal vouchers and ensuring posting in the accounting system within the stipulated month-end deadlines

Meeting tight reporting deadlines by end of first week of the following month.

Updating Cash flow projections / forecasts

Liaison with system experts to sort out any system problems in accounting system and online banking system and innovative approach to use of accounting system

Constant monitoring of cash balances through electronic banking systems and recommending funds transfer between bank accounts

Monthly bank reconciliation and agent for bank transactions

Analysis of Balance sheet accounts and  reasonableness tests on income statements

Comprehensive analysis of input costs for relevant cost centers and reviewing with the line managers

Generating comprehensive management pack with commentary on variances for the relevant cost center

Preparation of Audit Schedules and providing explanation to audit queries

Assist in budget preparation and forecasting through detailed data analysis                                                               

Any other project approved by management

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or business

Qualified  Accountant  (CPA (K), ACCA , or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement

High degree of proficiency in computer applications for accounting and finance knowledge

Full understanding of Dynamics accounting package.

3 years’ experience in an accounting position

Strong consolidation knowledge and experience

Statutory understanding (companies act and Tax)

Administration and staff management

Financial Accounting packages (Hyperion FM and Great Plains) would be advantageous

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy / tact

Assertiveness

Withstanding pressure

Analytical thinking

Trend analysis

Perseverance

Conflict resolution

Personal Qualities

Team player

Perseverant/ Copes with pressure

Hands on

Conflict resolution

Assertive

Committed

Flexible

Analytical thinking

Diplomacy / tact

Interested Applicants should submit their CV’s clearly marked “Administrative Accountant” on the subject line to: talentresourcing14@gmail.com .The Closing date for all applications is 20^th    March 2015