Senior Assistant Accountant

• Monitor and validate all regular/period closing accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Ensure financial transactions are in compliance to budgetary thresholds set
• Process, monitor and implement all accounts payments checks and ensure all disbursements are aligned with company policy
• Validate sales transactions and ensure recording of received funds in various forms against recorded sales
• Perform account reconciliation process on timely basis to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Contribute by responding, coordinating & investigating requests/queries received from the stakeholders as per agreed SLA
• Establish and analyze various costs in accordance with the approved budget and produce related reports to support and aid business decision
• Analyze processes and recommend changes to achieve improvement, automation and cost savings
• Contribute to revising work methods, forms, formats, and standards to improve operational efficiency and coordinate with stakeholders in revising work processes and methods

Education Qualification: 
Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent

Work Experience: 

• At least 4 years’ experience in the area of Finance, preferably in more than one area 
• Sound bookkeeping knowledge
• Knowledge of advanced excel functions
• MS Office proficiency 
• ERP experience in Finance Modules
• Process improvements
• Conducting analysis and providing summaries/recommendations

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively interact with employees and stakeholders
• Understanding of VAT rules and application on transactions
• Analytical ability 
• Problem solving