Accountant

• THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE AND MUST BE FLUENT IS PORTUGUESE

To be responsible for maintaining the financiais records for the company by accurately recording the financial position of the of the company.

Key performance areas (to translate into a measure of success)

· Cashbook

· General Ledger

· Management Accounts

· Budget & Forecast Preparation

· Assets

· Accounts Payable

· Implementation and Monitoring of Controls

· General

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

AREA / TYPE

Responsibilities

Cashbook

· Capture Bank statements (payments and receipts posting)

· Perform Bank reconciliations (Daily/Weekly)

· Follow up on outstanding bank items (with Bank etc.)

· Reconcile bank charges

· Perform Debit order administration

· Conduct petty cash maintenance and reconciliation

General Ledger

· Process general ledger daily.

· Capture Month end journals

· Perform Monthly accruals

· General ledger control account reconciliations

· Assist Accountant with completion of monthly income statement analysis.

· Reconcile Balance Sheet and review for reasonableness.

Management Accounts

· Prepare of Monthly Branch Management Accounts.

· Investigate of variances to budget and discrepancies in the branch Accounts

· Adhere to strict monthly deadlines

· Perform Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting

· Review performance with Branch, Regional and Financial managers.

· Resolve any allocations with Branch, Regional and Financial managers.

Budget & Forecast Preparation

· Prepare and monitor the annual budget for the branch.

· Reconcile with IDU Software

Assets

· Maintain Fixed Assets Register.

· Reconcile Fixed Asset Register to General Ledger Control Account

· Create fixed assets on the system

· Reconcile the Asset Suspense Account (Freight Clearing Account)

· Submit new asset details to insurance

· Perform Profit and loss calculations on sale of Fixed Assets.

• Perform depreciation calculations of Fixed Assets.

Accounts Payable

· Oversee the accounts payable department

· Prepare/review purchase requisitions

· Authorise payments

Implementation and Monitoring of Controls

· Perform Sundry - Specific Ledger Account Reconciliations.

· Perform specific Supplier Account Payments

· Staff Loans, Advances, Fines and other Payroll deductions calculations and reconciliation.

· Maintain weekly wages for payment.

· Provide assistance in implementing the new ERP system (AX 365)

· Prepare supporting documents and completing Balance of Payment forms for Foreign Currency receipts.

· Oversee billing that it is completed in time and accurately.

· Assist with specific adhoc debtor's collection or queries.

· Assist with Annual Statutory Audit and Audit queries.

General

· Adhere to all company financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations

· Perform other ad hoc duties as requested by management

· Offer constructive opinions concerning day to day activities

· Ensure that a professional image is always projected

· Promote Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique) and do everything possible to enhance its image

· Ensure that all duties are carried out safely and in accordance with all company and legal requirements

· Ensure that confidentiality in all Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique) matters are maintained

· Ensure compliance to standard operation guidelines of Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique)

Qualifications

Minimum

· Diploma/BCom in Accounting

Experience

· 4 to 5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting Role

· Microsoft Dynamics AX experience and Pastel Evolution would be advantageous

· Knowledge of Mozambican laws and regulations is required

Knowledge

· Financial Accounting

· Computer literacy in Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook

· Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

· Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements Financial management

· Credit Control

· Microsoft D365

· Accounting systems

Skills

· Administration skills

· Problem Solving skills

· Numerical skills

· Organizing and planning Skills

· Communication skills

· Analytical skills

· Strong resistance to pressure

Behavioural Competencies

· Integrity

· Creativity

· Logical and Analytical

· Interpersonal Skills

· Resilience

· Persuasiveness

· Energy and Drive

· Quality Orientation

· Planning and Organizing

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person