Assistant Accountant – Expenditure

The candidate will receive and process supplier invoices timely, correctly coding the invoices, verifying them against contracts and purchase orders and queuing them for approval in compliance with approval matrix.

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

• Coordinate receipt of invoices from vendors and ensure they are posted to the correct account code and cost centre and accounted for in the correct financial period.
• Verify all invoices received against valid contracts and/or purchase order/goods received note
• Subject taxable invoices to tax rates applicable in the various countries to ensure compliance and minimize exposure
• Queue invoices for approval by respective cost centre owners as per the company’s invoice approval matrix.
• Monitor and follow up approval of invoices and ensure they are no delays which may impact the operations.
• Respond timely to queries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate accruals for costs incurred but not billed to ensure completeness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and avail internal and externally audit requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper filing of supplier invoices for future reference, recharges to third parties, audit and as evidence in case of any legal claims.

Job Requirements

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or business Field.
• CPA section III or equivalent.
• At least one year of practical experience in Finance in a busy Organization.

Other Skills

• Exposure to use of accounting systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Spreadsheet
• Team player.
• High degree of honesty and integrity.
• Results oriented.
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Customer service
• Personal Motivation