Bank Accountant at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA is a market leader in the NARTD non-alcoholic ready to drink market in Africa. CCBA has an extensive footprint in Africa, employing approximately 16 000 employees in Africa, and approximately 7 000 employees in South Africa.

Key Purpose Statement

• Timely and accurate processing of Cash Book entries as well as related GL reconciliations, is the main liaison with the banking partners to deliver value for the company.
• Key Duties & Responsibilities    Safeguard the cash of the company.
• Monthly reconciliation of the petty cash accounts.
• Reconciliation of the excise taxes and prepare the payment voucher.
• Monthly general ledger reconciliations for bank or cash and Mpesa accounts within 7 days of month end.
• Processing of journal entries as approved by the Tax and Treasury Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Clearing of control accounts.
• No items older than one month on the GL reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations signed off and reviewed by the Treasury and Tax Accountant.
• Manage the intercompany debtors control account.
• Ensure that there is no items in the intercompany debtors account older than two months.
• Following up queries bank ,debtors and creditors.
• Manage travel advances, claims and expenses.
• Ensure clean audit report both internal and external audit for all banking and cash processes.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, CPA - K or ACCA

Experience

2 years’ experience within a Finance Function

Skills

• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines
• Very good in excel analytical skills and power point presentations
• Good business acumen , team player, leadership skills and a good communicator
• Financial analysis
• SAP ERP knowledge is an added advantage