Accountant Full-Time

Job description

Our client, an African based integrated logistics solutions provider, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, are looking for an Accountant to join their team in Pemba, Mozambique.

Role overview:

Accounts Receivable:

• Issue customer invoices according to supporting docs;
• Reconcile customer accounts, match and clear completed transactions;
• Follow up on outstanding payments;
• Maintain customer files.

Accounts Payable:

• Post vendor invoices;
• Process vendor payments;
• Reconcile vendor accounts, match and clear completed transactions;
• Maintain vendor files;
• Inventory Management;
• Coordinate with different workshop team to ensure GR’s and issues are done correctly and month end stock value reflects actual quantities available.

General Accounting:

• Reconcile Balance Sheet GL’s, match and clear completed transactions;
• Update exchange rates in SAP daily;
• Post JE’s related to month end transactions (depreciation, interest, prepayments and amortizations);
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal/external audit.

Payroll:

• Operate the company payroll software and process monthly payroll;
• Maintain employee files and track HR records related to finance (leave, overtime, per diems).

General Attributes:

• Good communication & interpersonal skills;
• Fast learner, able to work with minimum supervision;
• Driven, willing to work flexible hours to complete tasks;
• Able to demonstrate humility, integrity and trustworthiness.

Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in Accounting, with experience in debt collection;
• Knowledge of Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel;
• Knowledge of Accounting software (SAP/ERP);
• Graduate (BCom, BA, etc), and pursuing CPA or ACCA;
• Sound knowledge of basic book keeping concepts and accounting principles is a must.