General Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for the timely reconciliation of payments, vendors, and bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy of expense postings under their appropriate cost centers.

Responsibilities
A Summary of the Role’s responsibilities is as follows: 

• Accurate clearing of payments against vendor invoices.
• Carry out a monthly bank reconciliation exercise.
• Ensure monthly vendor account reconciliation.
• Timely update of fixed asset registers and filing.
• Ensure the timely posting and accuracy concerning sites and cost centers.
• Follow up with other departments based on requisitions to ensure the timely achievement of the required task.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc Degree in Accounting or any related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years minimum relevant working experience in the Construction, Energy, Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in the use of SAP is an added advantage, and any other accounting certification.
• Knowledge of taxation practices.

Competencies Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Relevant knowledge and experience on the use of accounting software. (SAP is a plus)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Ability to work with and without supervision
• Strong at building relationships with suppliers.