JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
• Performing accounting duties in the assigned accounts department section.
• Assisting in producing management reports
• Support Senior Accountants and CFO in the discharge of their duties.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Ensure that branches have sufficient petty cash and that reimbursements are done for authentic expenses on a timely basis.
• Communicate with branches on all issues touching on finances and receipting.
• Updating movement of fixed assets
• Accounting for transactions relating to Tied Life Agents ranging from commission processing and deductions made.
• Resolving agents’ complaints and issues raised to finance.
• Staff loans and agents’ balances reconciliation.
• Preparing sundry debtors and creditors.
• Preparing designated bank reconciliations and checking assigned the bank reconciliations for the company.
• Checking and ensuring all the journals have been posted.

• Updating bank balances daily and transferring funds from all the branches.

• Assisting the CFO and FM in producing management reports.
• Assisting the finance team, internal auditors and external auditors during audit exercises

• Following up and ensuring accurate recording and accounting for investments of the company.

• Checking and verifying payments and ensuring all payments made by the company are accurately recorded and settled in timely manner
• Liaising and coordinating with banks on issues such as opening bank accounts and introducing known agents among others.
• Responsible for checking and reviewing the work of the accounts assistants.

Core technical competencies and skills required for the role

• Computer literacy, especially Ms Excel and Access; familiarity with accounting software is a definite advantage
• Interest in and ability to streamline accounting process systems (manual and automated) to achieve added efficiency and robustness
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external auditors
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Solid interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels and functions
• Strong team player, organised and creatively working to improve processes.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and taxes applicable.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and practices.
• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to details.
• Ability to train, develop and manage performance of less experienced staff.

Qualifications
• A relevant University degree
• Professional qualification (CPA /ACCA) with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience

• If you meet the requirements of this job, please submit your application and resume. Please quote “Accountants” on the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.