General Accounting Specialist at Stratostaff

Our client, one of the world’s largest brand producers of baby grooming items as well as cleaning papers is seeking to bring on board a General Accounting Specialist.

The role holder will be responsible for handling general accounting functions within the organization.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Commerce/Management with a Finance Major or similar education;
• 5+ years of relevant working experience in an accounting role;
• CPA qualification will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Daily Bookkeeping i.e. (invoices for suppliers, selling documents, expense reports, etc.);
• Cash and bank operations;
• Preparation and submission of the necessary documentation to the bank currency control department;
• Financial accounting for overheads;
• Monitor and perform accounts payable accounting;
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets, book and tax;
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger;
• Accounting of inventory and transport costs;
• Checking the source documents for compliance with accounting and taxation;
• Participation in monthly closing procedure in accordance with the Company Policy;
• Participation in internal and external audits;
• Provide required support during annual audit;
• Maintain strong working relationship with all internal business functions;
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned if they are not in contradiction with this Role Profile.

Core Competencies

• SAP knowledge.

Desired Competencies

• Good knowledge of the accounting system;
• Effective interpersonal and team working skills;
• Relevant experience;
• Competence in MS Excel.