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Job Description
Key focus and Role Description
This role is a specialised accounting position in business units and is mainly responsible for producing accurate monthly statements for statutory and management purposes. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.
Key Result Areas:
Personal EffectivenessReconciliationsFinancial ReportingQualification requirements:
Applicant must be a holder of an Accounting degree.Between 1 and 3 years' relevant experience.CIMA/ACCA/CTA are an added advantagePerform professional accounting work, including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles, as well as experience in bookkeeping. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management and ControlWork within established systems to deliver prescribed outcomes for a designated area of financial control.
Data Collection and AnalysisCollate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Data ManagementManage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
Insights and ReportingContribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
Document PreparationOrganize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
Information and Business AdviceResolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
Financial Policies, Guidelines, and ProtocolsContribute to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
Operational ComplianceIdentify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Skills
Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Personal Initiative, Report Review, Taking Ownership, Technical KnowledgeCompetencies
Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityPlans and AlignsTech SavvyEducation
Bachelors Degree (B): AccountingClosing Date
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