Accounting Officer

Job description

Job Summary The Accounting Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed in line with company procedures, internal controls, and strict daily cut-off times. The role supports the payables function through high-volume data entry, document management, and operational execution. Duties and Responsibilities Process all supplier invoices, journals, payroll, utility, and other AP transactions accurately within 24 hours of receipt. Ensure daily incoming logs are fully cleared by 7:15am and execute customs payments by 10:00am and 2:00pm daily. Prepare, process, and submit AP payment proposals every Monday by 8:00am, ensuring supplier reconciliations are completed. Process cheques within 24 hours of approval, ensure a three-day turnaround for cheque issuance, and compile all cheques with complete supporting documentation for review. Perform weekly and month-end reconciliations of all AP, liability, subledger, and clearing accounts with >99% accuracy and appropriate sign-off by ME+3. Ensure supplier reconciliations are completed at mid-month and end of month with a completion rate above 90% and resolve all reconciling items within one month, maintaining zero rolling issues. Ensure all salary & statutory payments are processed within 24 hours of receipt and before the statutory due dates. Complete all group and intercompany reconciliations by ME+2 and issue confirmations to relevant entities. Maintain posting dimension accuracy above 99% for all transactions and ensure full compliance with head office and internal reporting frameworks. Deliver weekly, monthly, and presentation reporting with FTQ and OTIF scores consistently above 90%. Ensure 100% compliance with company procedures, internal controls, and Blue Book policies. Participate fully in stock counts, audits, and CFO division activities as required. Perform any other related job duties as required by the job function that may be assigned by the CFO. PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Education and Qualifications ACCA Level II A professional accounting qualification from a recognized institution. Experience At least four (4) years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working experience with Microsoft D365FO would be an asset. And / Or two (2) years working experience in the same or similar position. Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience Competencies Must be able to analyse and synthesize information to understand issues to make recommendations. Collaborative with the ability to be a key team player and possess good interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas clearly using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills. Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure without becoming flustered in a fast paced and time sensitive environment. Ability to organise work so that tasks each to complete work on time, prioritize your projects and communicate your progress to your immediate line manager and colleagues. Ability to display a high level of integrity by keeping good on promises; holding self-accountable; and being honest and truthful. Other Required to sit for long periods in front of a computer screen. Bending may be required. Be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Required to work after normal hours when necessary.