Accounts Clerk x2

The main purpose of the role is to act as a custodian for the company's fixed assets by ensuring that standard accounting practices are followed to record and keep track of all transactions relating to the company's fixed assets.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. To ensure good corporate governance, in terms of internal control implementation and ensuring operating effectiveness of controls.
2. To provide accurate financial information to the business.
3. Daily reconciliation of banks (Local & Foreign).
4. Daily allocation of deposits and payments.
5. Liaise with regions on unallocated deposits.
6. Create invoices & credit notes.
7. Follow up on collections.
8. Attend to all queries / liaise with territories.
9. Obtain monthly confirmations.
10. Process debtors & creditors clearing journals.
11. Balance and obtain monthly confirmation.
12. Monthly general ledger reconciliations.
13. Manage petty cash float & reconcile to subledger.
14. Attend to internal/external audit requests.
15. Attend to ad-hoc requests from the Finance Managers and the business.

Qualifications and experience:

1. Formal accounting qualification would be an advantage.
2. At least five years of experience in an accounting environment.
3. Business development skills and knowledge, sound business and financial acumen.
4. Exposure to business planning and budgeting processes.
5. Sound business communication skills.
6. Sound MS Office knowledge.
7. Sound SAP knowledge.
8. Stress tolerance and resilience.
9. Problem-solving skills.
10. Teamwork.
11. Ethical behavior.
12. Verbal and written communication skills (including listening).