Financial Accountant

MAIN DUTIESCash book, petty cash, banking, as well as Cash flow projections,Ensure timely bank payments and bank reconciliations,Management and documenting financial transactions,Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions,Processing of Journal entries,Maintain accurate financial records and produce error-free accounting reports,Management of Fixed Assets Register, Capex expenditure and capitalization,Overseeing international creditors payments and Forward cover managementReconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances,Balance sheet Accounts Reconciliations and Departmental Expense variance analysisAnalyze business expenses and prepare optimized budgets and forecasts,Provide accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders,Inventory management, including goods in transit, inventory journals, Stock count and stock adjustments,Vat returns and Vat reconciliations,Assist with Tax computation and preparation of tax returns,Budget and Forecast schedules,Internal and External audit files,Overseeing Accounts Payable and Account Receivable PersonnelPayroll administration,Interaction with other internal departmentsKEY ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIESSound knowledge of General Principles of Accounting and applicable Accounting StandardsKnowledge of Accounting Systems e.g Syspro will be advantageous,Sound knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and formulasProblem solving and decision makingEthicsTeam PlayerAbility to work under pressureTime management skillsExcellent Communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelySelf-motivated, adaptable, and resourcefulGood report writing and attention to detailCritical thinkingQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCEBCom Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting3+ Years experience in manufacturing environment will be advantageous.