ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL

Job Purpose

Perform preparing, recording, reconciling and analyzing general accounts transactions efficiently, in timely manner and quality standards as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments.

Key Accountability Areas

Financial Data Entry:

• Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system, including invoices, accounts payable/receivable, and expense reports.

Bank Reconciliation:

• Assist in reconciling bank statements with the general ledger to ensure accurate recording of transactions and identify any discrepancies.

Accounts Payable/Receivable:

• Assist with processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and customer payments. Help in maintaining accurate records of outstanding balances and follow up on collections if required.

Journal Entries:

• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries to record financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.

Financial Reporting:

• Support the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Help in gathering and organizing relevant financial data.

Assisting in Audits:

• Provide necessary documentation and assist in the preparation of audit schedules during internal and external audits.

Budgeting Support:

• Assist in creating and maintaining budgets by collecting and analyzing data, and preparing budget reports for review.

General Administrative Tasks:

• Provide general administrative support to the accounting department, such as filing documents, organizing records, and responding to inquiries.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Work Experience

Technical / Functional Competencies