Accountant

Job description

He/She is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.      Financial reporting

Tasks

Prepare weekly financial summaries of both revenue and expenditure results for the week. These must be analyzed according to respective account titles and reconciled from the necessary trackers.
Preparation of monthly reports in an accurate and timely manner. Data must be reconciled with respective departmental heads to avoid conflicting information.
Verification of all reports posted in the company ERP by accounts assistant before submission to FM
Timely preparation of audit schedules
Preparation on monthly payroll
Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
Update and maintain the general ledger
Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system
Recording of income and expenses
Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements and tax obligations/laws
Monitor any variances from the projected budget

2.      Statutory obligations

Tasks

Accurate and timely computation and preparation of PAYE,NHIMA, ERB and NAPSA Schedules
Submission and payment of NAPSA , PAYE, NHIMA and ERB to respective government authorities.

3.      Ensure adherence to internal controls

Tasks

Critical analysis of CCOs reports for accuracy and completeness. This should be done “with attention to detail” and verification in different trackers.
Reconciliation of relevant information, i.e bank reconciliations, trackers reconciliations, fuel trackers reconciliations. This is to detect possibility of errors.
Ensure that all payments made are properly supported by LPOs, Invoices, Vouchers, Minutes, receipts books and are within the approved budget.
Processing payments: Ensure that all justifiable are processed in time to support execution of activities
Supervision: ensure that the accounts assistant performs the required tasks diligently.
Spot checks and cash counts. Ensure that spot checks are done for cash, stock and fuel. This should be done atleast twice a month.

Filing: Ensure that all financial records are properly filed in their respective files.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in from a recognized Accounting Institution or equivalent is desirable
Part or full professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or CIMA)
Previous experience in a business environment and sales in Renewable Energy Company

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of economic principles
Knowledge of Ms Office applications
Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing
Strategic thinking
Strong communication skills
Information and task monitoring
Problem identification and analysis
Judgment and problem-solving
Supervisory skills
Teamwork
Stress tolerance

Only Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Applications can be sent to the following email address –

The General Manager

Renwasol Renewable Energy & Water Solutions

1 Kakumbi Street Opposite Lukanga Water Works

Highridge

Kabwe