General Ledger Accountant

Responsible for the maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts and accountable for the

timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation of the accounts and

related schedules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare monthly journal entries such as Cash, Payroll, Benefits, Prepaid, In-kind, Expense

Allocations & Revenue.

· Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.

· Assist with Balance Sheet preparation and Monthly Account reconciliations.

· Reclassification of wrong entries.

· Review cash deposits and prepare cash receipt journal entries.

· File and maintain all journal entries for internal and external audit purposes.

· Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to insure all items have been properly recorded in

general ledger for all bank accounts.

· Balance and reconcile all payrolls processed and interface into finance. Prepare general

journals as needed.

· Control cash count and resolve outstanding balancing issues.

· Assist in preparation of monthly Financial Statements.

· Inputting of General Ledger Accounts on vouchers and invoices before posting.

· Assist in the preparation of year end Financial Statements (Statistics and Tax Returns

(DSF)).

· Review all General Ledger Accounts before SAP closure every month.

· Review and posting of petty cash on a daily basic

· Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review & Discussion with CFO

· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting/ Finance

· Full Grade Twelve Certificate

· Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA among others

· Relevant, Recognized and Accredited Professional Accounting Qualification(s) is

compulsory

· Minimum of Seven (7) years progressive and relevant experience

· Hands on experience in ERP system, preferably SAP.