PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Key Attributes:

An individual, who is proactive, methodical, practical, pays attention to detail, thorough, reliable, responsible, maintains confidentiality, has good data entry and filing skills and is conversant with all the legal requirements pertaining to financial management and accounting. The individual should be able take responsibility of allocated tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.Com Degree + Minimum of two years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.


Professional Registrations
An added advantage

Additional Requirements
- None
All job duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to established procedures and guidelines within the organization.
JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY
Summarized below are the purpose and the main elements of this position. The candidate should be able to carry out the tasks outlined below:

A summary of the job functions is as follows:
1. Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
2. Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment.
3. Knowledge of computerized accounting, but must be able to do a manual set of books.
4. Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
6. Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential.
7. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
8. Prior experience in Business Management preferred.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES - RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The essential duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of the position:
1.1 Record transactions in the correct journals and post the entries to the relevant ledger accounts.
1.2 Prepare trial balances.
1.3 Keep track of office equipment and stationery, and purchase new supplies as required.
1.4 Make sure that supplier invoices and accounts are paid on time.
1.5 Issue invoices and statements of account to customers, and ensure that customers settle their accounts promptly.
1.6 Ensure that source documents and other relevant paperwork are filed correctly.
1.7 Do monthly bank reconciliations.
1.8 Manage the flow of petty cash.
1.9 Provide accountants and auditors with access to the relevant financial documents and records.
1.10 Provide administrative support.
1.11 Complete the organisation’s tax returns.
1.12 Take charge of payroll administration.
1.13 Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
1.14 Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
1.15 Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
1.16 Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
1.17 Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
1.18 Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.