Financial Accountant at DT Global

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cash flow statements.
•  Management of the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking, and inter-company reconciliations.
•  Completion of the monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets, and depreciationschedules.
•  Weekly cash flow reporting.
•  Assist in the preparation of year end statutory accounts.
•  Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
•  Ensuring accounting standards and policies are adhered to.
•  Facilitate the Annual External Audit process including annual statements and reports through to finalization within the statutory timeline and liaison with DT Global’s appointed auditors.
•  Tax administration in liaison with the regional tax advisor on filing of monthly VAT returns.
•  Supervision of Finance Intern.
•  Ensure the proper maintenance of accounting and other records according to statutory requirements.
•  Undertake other duties as directed by the Finance and Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
•  A minimum of five years’ experience working in a similar role, with experience in establishing and maintaining effective financial procedures.
•  CPA qualified (preferred) or nearing CPA qualification.
•  Experience within the International development sector and/or experience in managing
•  Donor funding from clients such as FCDO, USAID & World Bank.

Skills:

•  Strong analytical aptitude, communication, and presentation skills.
•  Intermediate and Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
•  Excellent organisational and project management skills.
•  High level of interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to work as part of a remote administration team as well as work autonomously.
•  Ability to use initiative and make decisions when completing tasks required, ensuring key roles are completed within required timeframes and when asking for more work.
•  Accurate numerical work and attention to detail.
•  Positive, constructive attitude and ability to integrate feedback.