General Ledger Accountant at A4&T Power

Job Description

• You are to prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy.
• You report to the Finance Manager and work with management in other departments including HR, Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• Aligning general ledger accounting practices to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
• Collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Ensuring accuracy and all financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Reconciling accounts with the general ledger.
• Performing audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and truthfulness.
• Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Support Monthly and Annual Close Processes
• Prepare Journal Entries
• Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries
• Analyze and perform foreign currency exchanges
• Support Auditor in conducting internal and external audits
• Assist in tax preparation and filing activities
• Gathering supporting documentation and performing record-keeping.
• Any other job activity assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements
Applicants must possess the following skills and abilities, which are important for achieving success on the job:

• A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Financial Accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in General Ledger and Financial Accounting
• Must possess effective communication, and writing skills to share accounting information when needed.
• Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Previous knowledge of audit is an added advantage
• Strong analytical and effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies
• Technical accounting skills and experience using accounting software
• Be an effective team player with ability to work under own initiative
• Strong computer skills especially MS Office Suites
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task: He/she must be able to complete several tasks together and meet up with deadlines
• Budgeting, bookkeeping and mathematical skills with minimal errors
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.