Job Description
Job Summary
- The Accountant will be responsible for the timely reconciliation of payments, vendors, and bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy of expense postings under their appropriate cost centers.
Responsibilities
A Summary of the Role’s responsibilities is as follows:
- Accurate clearing of payments against vendor invoices.
- Carry out a monthly bank reconciliation exercise.
- Ensure monthly vendor account reconciliation.
- Timely update of fixed asset registers and filing.
- Ensure the timely posting and accuracy concerning sites and cost centers.
- Follow up with other departments based on requisitions to ensure the timely achievement of the required task.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a B.Sc Degree in Accounting or any related discipline.
- 3 - 5 years minimum relevant working experience in the Construction, Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience in the use of SAP is an added advantage, and any other accounting certification.
- Knowledge of taxation practices.
Competencies Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong numeracy skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Relevant knowledge and experience on the use of accounting software. (SAP is a plus)
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Ability to work with and without supervision
- Strong at building relationships with suppliers.