Financial Accountant

Reporting directly to the Manager: FinanceSKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBCom Accounting or equivalent (complete or in progress).Minimum 5 years accounting experience, preferably in a consulting engineering industry.Cross Border experience, including use of foreign currencies.Advanced MS Excel skills.Solid knowledge of accounting / ERP systems. Knowledge of ProMan will be advantageous.Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to investigate and resolve reconciling items.Good knowledge of local and foreign taxes i.e. income tax, VAT, WHT, etc.Strong accounting and financial skills.Excellent attention to detail and numerical analytical ability.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to travel domestically and in Africa.Ability to work overtime when required.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the Manager: Finance with the preparation for external audits and with the preparation of annual financial statements.Review and authorise cross border and local batches.Attend to branch accounting queries.Prepare/review monthly reconciliations and clear out items timeously.Prepare financial and project reports for management meetings.Analyse and interpret project data.GL analysis of income/expenditure accounts.Process payroll imports and prepare staff debtor report for HR.Process and reconcile general ledger, creditors, cash book and payroll for foreign entities.Prepare and circulate the weekly cash flow reports.Capture, maintain and process payments for withholding taxes.Complete VAT reasonability test.Complete Payroll reconciliation.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.Assist with adhoc tasks as required.Compliance with the company's Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and as agreed with the Manager: Finance / Chief Financial Officer.Achievement of objectives will be measured and reviewed during the annual staff appraisal.