Accountant at HRLeverage Africa

Job Descriptions

• Our client, a manufacturing company is currently in need of an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements

• Minimum of a first Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Minimum of 5 years Work experience as an Accountant in a manufacturing company
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like SAP and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills