Accountant at Skills Global

Primary Responsibility

• Responsible for preparing payment documents, conducting bank reconciliations, and overseeing the completion of all tasks, including posting, processing, and validating receipts, credit claims, refunds, interest charges, or similar records.

Key Responsibilities  

• Preparation of ad hoc and monthly reports for the accounts section.
• Receive authorized payment documents and prepare payments following approved budget guidelines, memos, and invoices.
• Posting of all relevant data to the General Ledgers and producing relevant reports.
• Account for all the cash and cheques received and ensure proper custody, including prompt banking and check monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare cash flow projections and payment plans monthly. Monitor the movements of bank accounts daily and report on the position. Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Ensure statutory payments are made by the due dates and generate all payments within the Sacco to ensure proper compliance
• Participate in the preparation of final accounts with the Head of Finance;
• Generate monthly trial balance and preparation of monthly financial reports including receivables and payables accounts and budget reports;
• Ensure correct and timely transaction approvals in the system hence continuously updating ledger accounts
• Liaise with other Departments and Branches of the organization to facilitate proper budgetary control
• Ensure a timely and accurate supply of information on financial matters for management decision-making

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting or its equivalent.
• (CPAK) or its Equivalent
• Team player, analytical, communication and decision-making skills
• At least three (3) years of working experience in a similar position