The job holder is responsible for performing account management, accounting, billing, and treasury activities such as filing records, processing accounting entries, collecting and settling invoices and performing reconciliations, as well as overseeing junior employees in the function.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAdhere to the Company’s health, safety, environmental and security policies at all times and immediately report violations of these policies tohealth, safety & environment representatives;Aadhere to & support ISO processes, certification renewal & ensure areas of responsibility are in constant compliance;Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results in accordance with standard forms Implement and provide improvements to the accounting policies and procedures in order to deliver high-quality services Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Coordinate with relevant Departments for the collection of accurate accounting data and related information Oversee accountants and accounting assistants and bookkeepers Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process Provide input into department’s goal setting process Post transactions to General Ledger (GL) system and ensure proper financial accounting Ensure proper filing of payment documents by reviewing payment details including amount, beneficiary bank details, currency, and value date Manage collections and settlements from water sector government entities and private sector developers Perform monthly closing for payables, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, general ledger and payroll, etc. in a timely and accurate manner ensuring adherence to reporting requirements Direct all tax affairs (including VAT), ensuring effectiveness and optimization of taxation strategies Review all vendors payments according to pre-defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and timeframes Conduct reconciliation of purchase orders and receipts as well as cash and billings according to policies Resolve accounting issues and queries in a timely and efficient manner Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner Organize, file and archive records and invoices for maintenance and retrieval purposes Develop financial statements for financial reporting purposes Review accounting-related reports ensuring compliance with statutory and audit requirements Keep abreast the latest developments in the field of accounting for recommendation and implementation purposes Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule Provide input into department’s goal setting process Perform any other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent Minimum Experience:A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a similar role