Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. The role includes maintaining the general ledger reconciling account balances and bank statements and preparing monthend close procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and record asset liability revenue and expense entries by compiling and analysing account information.

Maintain general ledger accounts by preparing trial balances reconciling entries and preparing balance sheets and income statements.

Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions.

Handle all cash bank and petty cash transactions.

Prepare bank reconciliation and maintain petty cash records.

Support monthend and yearend book closing processes.

Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts.

Record and monitor fixed asset transactions.

Prepare monthly financial reports.

Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns for submission to the tax authority.

Liaise with external auditors addressing all auditrelated queries and requirements.

Collaborate with stakeholders (auditors banks vendors etc.) and establish strong working relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Accounting; CA/CPA/CMA qualification is a must.

35 years of experience in a similar role.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX SAP or Oracle.

Handson experience with accounting software preferably AX Dynamics.

Strong understanding of current IFRS standards and VAT/Corporate Tax laws.

Knowledge of private equity and private equity funds is an advantage.

Strong organizational time management and reporting skills.

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