FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Closing Date:
Friday, July 13, 2018
Location of the Job:
Namibia
Job Description
Position: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Reports to: FINANCE MANAGER
Purpose of the Job:
To approve financial processing and report on the accounting and financial activities of the
Bank and Micro Financial Business.
Key Accountabilities:
FINANCE FUNCTION AND RELATED REPORTING
1) Analysis of actual vs. budget and major discrepancies identified for further investigation E.g. FLASH
2) Compiling of Regulatory return and ensure submission on time. E.g. NAMFISA
3) Trial Balance to be scrutinized daily i.e. investigate clearing accounts
4) Manage Age analysis and ensure long outstanding items are followed up and resolved E.g. Bank reconciliations and Suspense accounts
5) Approve cashbook and accounts payable processing on system Eg. ORACLE
6) Approve adjustments on client accounts on Bancs
7) Monitor the Entities cash flows on a daily basis make recommendations regarding minimisation of interest expenses to superior for action.
8) Analyse and report financial data monthly
9) Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliation dashboards
10) Ensure that the Asset Register is maintained and updated monthly.
11) Prepare and submit local Tax (PAYE & VAT & Withholding Tax) returns and reports on time and ensure that the appropriate % VAT input credits are claimed
12) Authorise creditors payments according to Procurement procedures and practices
13) Prepare and submit Insurance Bordereaux to Hollard on a monthly basis.
14) Prepare and submit NTA levies on a monthly basis
15) Prepare and submit provisions & accruals journals
16) Checking of Petty cash and signed off.
17) Assist HR in identify training needs, held workshops on Finance matters
LEARNING AND GROWING:
1) Identify and attending training courses in line with skills required of the position
SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES
1) Allocate tasks and responsibilities to direct subordinates in line with their job descriptions and sectional targets and deadlines and monitor their progress.
2) Review the required documentation/reports as prepared by the immediate subordinates and it satisfied provide approval.
3) Ensure that all staff members of the section are productively busy and comply with all strict procedures and regulations. Tae all relevant remedial actions steps in this regard, subject to the policy and procedural framework.
4) Assist and advise staff with task-related problems.
Knowledge and Experience Required of Job Holder:
Grade 12 (25 points)
Accounting Degree/Diploma
4-5 years accounting experience
Numerical skills, computer literacy, communication and interpersonal skills
Relevant accounting systems knowledge or practical experience
Sound knowledge of VAT and Income Tax
Deadline driven
13 July 2018
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