Accounts Analyst

Job description

OBJECTIVES AND GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: SUMMARY OF JOB: Supports the Finance Department by processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, audits, and month-end activities in accordance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Group policies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and process payroll and statutory deductions to ensure accurate and timely payment in accordance with regulatory and Group policy requirements. Record vendor invoices and prepare reconciliations to ensure proper 3-way match, accurate accounts payable balances, and timely payments within vendor terms. Complete costings and reconciliations for inventory transactions to ensure compliance with IAS2 and accuracy of inventory and cost of sales accounts. Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable and payable subledgers to ensure accuracy and alignment with the general ledger and provide timely aging and variance reports. Prepare and post financial entries and journal adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure availability of cash balances and integrity of bank and cash accounts. Support the audit process by providing accurate schedules and documentation to internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with Group deadlines. Monitor goods in transit, prepayments and inventory balances to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely clearance. Perform any other job duties as required by the job function to support the operations of the department. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Pursuing ACCA Level II or CAT Qualification Pursuing a degree in Accounting / Finance Required hands-on, technical, or other types of training to perform the job: ERP System Training Payroll System Training Inventory and Costing Procedures Banking and Cash Handling Accounting Software Proficiency Statutory and Regulatory Training Internal Control and Audit Training Data Analytics and Reporting