JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Role:
Assist the Financial Accountant in the monthly accounts and the daily activities of the finance department


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Daily cash management, bank reconciliation and controls
· Assist with the management and control of the AR & AP functions within the finance team
· Assist with the timely close of the month end management accounts
- General Ledger accounting
- Debtors Control accounts
- Creditors Control accounts
- Calculation and posting of prepayments and accruals
- Maintenance of fixed asset register
- Calculating and posting of depreciation
· Monthly revenue & CSO returns including VAT returns
· Sales analysis and continuous updating of pricing matrices/promotions etc
· Assisting with Budgeting, planning & forecasting
· Assisting in the implementation and improvement of internal controls
· Other ad-hoc duties and projects as directed by Financial Accountant


Knowledge and Experience:
· 2-5yrs strong accounts experience
· Previous experience in monthly accounts preparation to trial balance
· High level of MS office capabilities
· Experience in producing timely, accurate and relevant information
· Candidates must be IT literate with strong excel skills and have direct experience in the use of computerised accounting systems



Qualifications:
· IATI qualified
· ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or working towards the same would be an advantage
· Sufficient qualifications to discharge the functions of the role



Key Behaviours/Competencies:
· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
· Excellent organisational skills
· Attentive to detail
· Excellent analytical skills
· Problem solving skills
· Flexibility and ability to work as a Team Player
· Interest in perusing accounting qualifications
· Hard working and focused
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Critical thinker
· Ability to work in highly commercialised accounting environment

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