Description
The Accounts Assistant is a role within the BA finance function based in Kenya reporting to the Lead Accountant. The purpose of the role includes:
Support the Lead Accountant in ensuring the Vendor accounts records are accurate for purposes of supporting payable activities.
Manage cash outflows of the business through interaction with a third party and related party accountants.
Participate in the month-end procedures within the area of influence and any other allocated tasks
Support the function in the annual audit process and any other scheduled or Adhoc reviews.
Accountabilities
Manage the day-to-day transactions within accounts payables such as posting of vendor Invoices, allocations, and ledger posting with high accuracy of final accounts.
Verifying supporting documentation and Reconciliation of 3rd party and related party accounts.
Support in the month-end process by ensuring activities around payables and cash are accurate and any other allocated areas on an Adhoc basis.
Perform bank reconciliations on all accounts by ensuring all transactions have been appropriately posted and any reconciling items have been appropriately resolved.
Manage the internal controls framework within the finance operations to ensure compliance with the local and regional policies of the business.
Facilitate tax compliance at a transactional level within the payable cycle.
Ensure proper filing of all the records pertaining to the accounts payable with the business electronic systems and archiving for ease of accessibility to the relevant parties.
Support the business function in any other activities that may be assigned
Critical success factors
Payable Management and analytical skills
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Project planning and management
Strong communication and relationships with local finance team members and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Knowledge, experience & capabilities
Critical knowledge
A strong academic report with an undergraduate degree in commerce, accounting, or finance or its equivalent and a relevant professional qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA, CIMA,
Excellent knowledge of SAP and Ms. Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Excellent knowledge of relevant local/ regional tax legislations.
Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls
Critical Experience
1+ years of professional experience in financial operations and payable management
Ability to manage self, work independently, make informed decisions, and determine priorities
Time management skills with high proactive behavior to take initiatives
Good interaction with functional leadership and external customers
Apply via :
syngenta.taleo.net
