Audit Clerk Full-Time

General Description

This position is part of Forcier’s regional support team based in Maputo, Mozambique. This team provides support to Forcier’s operations throughout Africa and the Middle East.

The Audit Clerk is responsible for the ensuring the overall accuracy of and timely input of information into the Xero accounting system by Forcier’s business units and offices throughout Africa. The Audit Clerk is responsible for reconciling and verifying accuracy of all transactions (debits and credits) as well as their corresponding supporting documentation to an acceptable standard as per internal operating procedures. The Audit Clerk handles high volumes of financial data and information and is responsible for compiling, organizing and maintaining that information for use by the Accounting Manager, Heads of Business Units, and the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entry, corrections, and balance of Xero for business units;
• Produce weekly reports of entry errors and corrections needed;
• Review bank statement reviews to compare to Xero for accuracy;
• Reconciling documentation for all transactions in Xero;
• Ensuring weekly, monthly and annual bank statements are uploaded to the Drive;
• Maintain chart of accounts guides;
• Verifying per diem payments and documentation and coded expense reports/ reimbursements;
• Maintaining detailed information for country staff regarding necessary documentation/ logs/ receipts/ invoices needed for reconciliation.

Skills and Qualifications

•  Ensino Medio Degree in Accounting or similar field required, Licenciatura preferred;
• Highly detail oriented with excellent time management;
• Ability to deliver high-quality products with minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Strong Microsoft Office and G Suite skills with the ability to learn new tech-based platforms and solutions;
• Knowledge of Xero software will be considered an asset;
• Ability to review financial records and correspond via email in English, fluency is an asset;
• Working knowledge of French or Arabic will also be considered a significant asset.

This position is open to Mozambican nationals only.