Accounting Officer

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Minimum of one (1) year of industry/or consulting experience working in an accounting/ finance-related position.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, concepts and conventions as well as bookkeeping principles.
• Strong technical knowledge, understanding, application and interpretation of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and ERP.
• Specific knowledge of key processes involved in any of the following:

–Accounts receivable management and revenue recognition

–Accounts payable management and cost accounting

–Treasury operations

–Accounts preparation and consolidation

• Good understanding of treasury and other financial management-related concepts.

Skills and personal attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate.
• Quantitative, attention-to-detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
• Ability to research, read, comprehend and critically examine accounting standards and other pronouncements in order to have an informed point of view .
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.
• Ability to challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.

Qualifications

• A first degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, economics or a business-related discipline.
• Qualified (or student member at the final stage of qualification) with a recognised professional accounting body (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA).