Regional Treasury Accountant (Maternity Cover) at Wasoko

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Payment processing and liaising with the bank to ensure payments are promptly done.
• Posting of payment transactions into the general ledger.
• Confirming electronic transfers/cheque clearance with the bank.
• Handling queries/complaints of financial nature on the payments that have been made for agents, vendors, and other departments.
• Reconciliation of payment control account.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly bank and mobile money reconciliations & investigation of any outstanding issues thereafter.
• Providing remittance advice for the payments processed and monitoring bank accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Maintaining confidentiality of organizational information.
• Assisting in end-month closure processes relating to treasury and investments
• Preparing and providing relevant supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
• Preparation of weekly bank and mobile money reconciliations and ensuring all variances are resolved within prescribed timelines.
• Overseeing monthly petty cash counts across the different branches.
• Daily cash reconciliation and daily agents reconciliation sign-off.
• Sign off on weekly sales receipt control account and debtors account.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; CPA qualification; MBA/CFA a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and experience with accounting and financial procedures
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to identify errors
• Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Ability to work to deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages