Accountant

Job Summary
To manage the payments, sources and uses of cash, basic accounting, invoicing and participate in the monthly reporting and related activities

Roles & Responsibilities
1Manages petty cash expenses, scrutinizing the supporting documents and the timely replenishment of petty cash
2Processes payments to vendors after checking supporting documents and ensuring required approvals are in place getting their acknowledgement of receipts
3Processes all cash and bank payments including issuance of checks, bank transfers etc.
4Maintains the general ledger including bank payments, bank receipts, cash payments, cash receipts and passing monthly vouchers
5Manages the cut off process on monthly basis for recording of the expenses, appropriate approval is obtained prior to recording in the books of accounts and entries are recorded in the correct head of account
6Monitors expense claims from employees and ensuring timely reimbursements. Also ensure that all supporting documents are in place and as per company policy
7Prepares bank reconciliation statement for all bank accounts
8Prepare the vendor reconciliation on timely basis
9Files vouchers with respective supporting documents legal contracts, agreements and correspondence
10Assists in other day-to-day activities
11Perform other duties as assigned

Mandatory

Qualified accountant with minimum of 3 years’ experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Big four audit firm only

Qualified ACCA, CIMA or CA

Age bracket is 24 to 32 years

Excellent attitude and hands on

Great attention to detail

Preferred

Blue chip experience

Power industry experience

GCC experience

Good with numbers and figures and analytical acumen

Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software SAP would be an added advantage

Finance