Accountant

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

We are looking to place an Accountant on behalf of our client to help the business make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company’s finances. You will be responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year. Ultimately, you will provide our client with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of their business, while ensuring they are compliant with all statutory regulations.

Key responsibilities:

Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
Write cheques, raise vouchers, post transactions in Pastel Accounting software
Preparing budget forecasts
Payroll processing
Processing Statutory payments and returns
Manage all accounting transactions
Produce financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments and deposits
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Prepare and Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Oversee Audits
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Other tasks as required

Qualifications & Experience:

BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
3-5 years relevant experience in either external and/or internal accounting function
A good command of spoken and written English
Competent and literate with the following packages: Pastel Accounting system, Dove Payroll, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong organizational, time management skills and effective communication skills
Proficiency in processing transactions.
Ability to work and perform under pressure with tight deadlines
Advanced MS Excel skills
Experience with general ledger functions
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Membership of a professional Body is a MUST

Key Skills:

Understanding of basic accounting principles
Research skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently

Office Hours
Your regular working hours are from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs on weekdays

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
ALL applications must be sent in pdf format consisting of a Cv, cover letter and proffessional body certificate..

Applications must consist of three traceable references with valid phone numbers and Email Addresses.

The position being applied for must be the title of your email.

All applications must be sent to hr@opportuneconsultants.com and copying mutale@opportuneconsultants.com by or before 6th March, 2025.

Any application that does not follow the above instructions will not be considered.