ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

We are currently looking for an Accounting Technician whose main role will be to assist the Accountant in the execution of accounting, financial, taxation and project costing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide support to the Accountant/Senior Accounting Technician in his/her daily activities;

2. Keep accurate financial accounts and draft financial reports;

3. Issue and file invoices, Purchase Orders, Receipts, Debit & Credit Notes;

4. Process and payment of invoices;

5. Prepare Bank transfers;

6. Record receipts and payments;

7. Analyze and evaluate financial and accounting records;

8. Post data to various ledgers, registers and journals as per the established procedures and guidelines;

9. Monitor debtors and creditors;

10. Reconcile Statement of Tax;

11. Prepare Statements of Accounts;

12. Ensure proper return of monthly & quarterly Value Added Tax;

13. Liaise with clients on all matters relating to their accounts and operations;

14. Perform project costing activities;

15. Provide support to the Management team, in particular members of the management team responsible for the delivery of products and services, in the financial analysis of projects and regularly prepare profit and loss, cash flow statements for all projects.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• HSC + Level I of ACCA + 4 subjects at Level II (Equivalent);
• 2 years relevant experience;
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of Accounting, Auditing and Finance;
• Conversant with Quality procedures under CMM/ISO.

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal, communications and analytical skills;

• Learn job requirements and perform effectively in short time;

• Ability to work under pressure and during odd hours to meet deadlines.

 HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be submitted either by post or by email on the email address provided above mentioning the job title as the subject and should include the following:

• Completed Job Application Form (downloadable from SIL website)

• Letter of Motivation

• CV

• Copies of Certificates and Testimonials

SIL reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement and to call only the best qualified candidates.