Accountant

Our client is a team of professionals in the international trade of high quality steel products. The company has extensive experience in international trade with buyers from over 70 countries.

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensure the timely and efficient processing of supplier invoices and staff advance
• Reconcile supplier accounts to ensure accuracy of records
• Ensure accurate and timely recognition and reporting of all revenue generated by the company in the course of its business
• Manage customers’ accounts ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Petty Cash management in a prudent manner

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details
• Ensure suppliers’ sub-ledger accounts are prepared and reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Maintain ageing report of debt and outstanding payments to suppliers
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all invoices received from suppliers/vendors
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all approved invoices, bills and payment supports
• Receive staff advance requests, carry out initial review and forward Head, Manager for further verification and approval
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all sales orders issued to customers
• Reconcile customer accounts to the general ledger balances
• Generate monthly Sales and Collection Report to aid management decision making
• Track customer bank guarantees and liaise with the relevant banks to ensure payment is made on the bank guarantee’s due date(s)
• Generate customer ageing report and follow up with relevant staff in Sales on due sales orders to ensure payments are received
• Manage the company’s daily cash operations and all likely contingencies
• Prepare cash forecasts to meet the company's daily operational requirements
• Validate all supplier and vendor cash payments and ensure that all requests for payment are supported with valid invoices/ receipts and other supporting documents in line with the company's financial policies
• Perform any other duties as assigned by head of department

PROFILE

• Good knowledge of accounting packages and systems
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools