Purpose of the position:
To ensure smooth and effective accounting operations by managing reimbursements, invoices, payments, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
The role partners closely with Business Units and external stakeholders to ensure timely month end payments, maintain compliance with company policies and regulations, and support business objectives through strong financial controls and operational efficiency
Job Accountabilities:
- Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and employee reimbursements, ensuring timely and accurate revenue and expense recognition
- Coordinate with Business Units and relevant departments to manage payment schedules, particularly high-volume month-end contractor and vendor payments, ensuring complete documentation, proper approvals, and on-time processing
- Monitor and control weekly debtor reports and follow up on outstanding receivables.
- Perform profit and loss (P&L) reconciliations with relevant departments and investigate variances when necessary
- Conduct periodic account reconciliations to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Provide accounting guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and provide accounting data to support management analysis, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other external parties on accounting and compliance matters.
- Participate in accounting process improvements, system enhancement initiatives, and internal control strengthening projects, including ISO-related requirements.
- Perform other assigned duties to ensure smooth and effective finance and accounting operations.