Accountant at Optiven Limited

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities.

• Participating in daily transactions (e.g. accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations).
• Participating in tax audits and payroll for the SBU, s given.
• Preparing budget reports.
• Ensuring petty Cash Reconciliations and Supplier Statements Reconciliations.
• To Participate in Stock take off items on a Weekly and Monthly basis and give a report.
• To Cross check on Invoices and ensure what has been ordered is exactly what is needed and what gets delivered is accurate.
• To manage all the assets and maintain an Asset Register that is managed and updated monthly and as per new assets. Assets Management to include asset Audit and reporting.
• To Review Vouchers including Petty Cash Vouchers before payments are made.
• Participate in regular tax audits and General Audits for the SBU’s.
• Prepare budgeting reports and forecast revenues
• Manage month-end and year-end closing.
• Monitor the performance of the accounting units for the SBU.
• Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records
• Establish accounting policies and procedures, aligned with company’s targets
• Ensure Compliance with the law.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Communicate with the Finance Manager on any arising issues.

Requirements:-

• A degree or Diploma Holder Bcom Finance or Business Administration.
• Proven work experience as an Accounting Officer.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Quick Books )
• Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets)
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team management skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting certification (e.g. CPA 1 to 3)