General Accountant

Oversee the general accounting operations of a ICT in the country by controlling and verifying the financial transactions of the Company:

• Preparing statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS and managing end to end periodic financial reporting with proper financial statements.
• Ensuring the integrity of Finance Systems and chart of accounts through constant review & updates
• Preparing timely month-end balance sheet reconciliations and submit the Trial Balance reconciliation checklists to Group VP Finance every month.
• Performing variance analysis in line with prepared account reconciliations
• Verifying and posting all monthly General ledger accounting transactions including accruals and provide error-free accounting reports every month end.
• Ensuring all fixed assets of the company are tagged and accounted for accurately, while monitoring disposals.
• Recommending enhancements to accounting systems and procedures.
• Assisting in setting financial standards setting and in forecast and budgeting processes
• Ensuring cost control at all levels of the organization
• Preparation and Monitoring of financial Strategic Business Plan and building Periodic Forecasts
• Leading departments financial Statutory audits and preparation of accounts for audit purposes
• Handling all Tax Concerns with the local tax authority (body) and initiating compliance to different recent Tax Laws.
• Computing and filing statutory tax returns.
• Monitoring and adjusting journals for all ERP tax and Levies GL accounts and reconciliation back to source Tax submissions for both indirect and direct taxes.
• Mapping Tax classifications to fixed assets from budgeting phase to capitalization phase for proper Capital Allowances allocation.
• Management of Tax Asset register in company systems.
• Managing the purchasing cycle by ensuring purchase orders are provided to suppliers and ensuring payments to suppliers as per purchase order.
• Monitoring supplier contracts to ensure that the suppliers meet expectations and invoices are approved and paid in a timely manner.
• Enforcing procurement policies and procedures.
• Managing the revenue cycle by ensuring customers are invoiced monthly and accurately and all receipts are collected on time.
• Identification and mitigation of gaps across revenue processes, with an objective to effectively manage inherent revenue related risk to an acceptable level and provide assurance of minimal (opportunity of) revenue leakage.
• Monitoring and managing the organization’s bank relationships and liquidity management
• Managing foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments
• Handling daily Bank and Cash reserves and Accounts payables

• Education: BS degree in Accounting, Finance or or related fields.
• Working towards a relevant certification (e.g., ACCA or CPA).
• Proven experience as a general accountant or in a similar role.
• Adequate knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Adequate understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
• Ability to learn and understand business trends.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process.
• Monthly reporting in line with group policies.
• Hands-on experience with a well-known accounting software package, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience working with an international group.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure and embrace continuous learning and development.

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