Accountant Vacancy at Shemu PLC

General Responsibilities

The Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries and preparing payment vouchers, processing financial transactions, entering data into the computer, making reconciliation, preparing reports in accordance with Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures.

• Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
• Ensure that planned activities are carried out in line with the approved annual plan and budget;
• Process payments which involve ensuring all payments are adequately supported by appropriate documentation;
• Write checks based on the approved payment vouchers;
• Ensure that the necessary format and documentation is used before and after payment is affected;
• Ensure all suppliers invoices and bills are paid on a timely basis;
• Enters all financial data into system;
• Ensure tax and other liabilities are paid out to the relevant authorities on time;
• Prepares cash transfer letters;
• Prepares journal entries for, transfers, correction and adjustments;
• Reconciles bank statements with books of accounts;
• Files all financial documents and reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• B.A. in Accounting from recognized university
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Additional skills required

• Multi tasked
• Good communication skill
• Cost Conscious
• Accuracy and analytical ability
• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Good skills in computer and ERP Software  like MS Dynamics Nav, SAP
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Experience of working in Manufacturing company