Accountant

The jobs in this level are responsible for posting financial transactions according to defined procedures and instructions to ensure the accuracy of financial data and assist in the maintenance of all internal/regulatory protocols.

• Follows all relevant financial/accounting policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.


• Implements the day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.


• Processes ledger and booking entries according to stated procedures so that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.


• Identifies, investigates and rectifies routine errors and anomalies in input data so that all financial data can be relied upon.


• Maintains financial files and information in a way that allows ease of retrieval of information and reports.


• Ensures that all transactions are processed according to defined legislation and guidelines so that the company fulfils all legislative reporting requirements.


• Participates in specific basic level projects within set terms of reference and defined processes to assist senior colleagues in the preparation of standard internal and external financial reports.


• Analyses ledgers and accounts to allow the reconciliation of financial data according to stated schedules so that the company remains aware of its financial position on an ongoing basis and statutory reports can be produced within legislative time limits.


• Develops a thorough understanding and appreciation of accounting policy, procedure and practice in the organisation in order to be fully competent to undertake own role.


• Develops own professional expertise through optimising on-the-job training opportunities and formal training situations in order to improve levels of personal performance.

Education

- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

- 0-3 years of related experience.

Skills

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  Budget & Cost Control

  
  

  
  


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  Data Collection & Analysis

  
  

  
  


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  IT & Computer Literacy

  
  

  
  


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  English Language Skills