Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Accountant/Finance/Professionals/Support Function
Purpose
Analyse financial reports as well as interpret the current and projected company financial position. Co-ordinate the budget process and variance reporting by making use of predictive modelling. Prepare reports and financial statements in line with accounting practices.

Experience and qualifications
• Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits and passes in English and Mathematics.
• Preferred Qualification: Holder of a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA) Or a relevant degree.
• Good knowledge of retail and commercial banking operations.
• At least 3 years accounting experience in a major bank or financial institution.
• Sound computer skills; particularly in Microsoft Excel, Power point, and Access is essential.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a member of ZICA.

Responsibilities
• Identify, control and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costs.
• Forecast, manage and optimise financial resources ensuring all expenditure is in line with the agreed budget.
• Analyse financial transactions and statements against budget to identify and monitor data against forecast for correction of potential weak areas – report to CEO.
• Taxation Planning Conduct taxation planning in line with current legislation to minimise tax liability.
• Develop and periodically revise financial plans in order to project income and costs.
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
• Ensure that risk assessments are carried out through detailed analysis and ensure effective remedies are implemented and measured.
• Continuously review accounting packs to ensure consistent accounting treatment in line with GAAP.
• Implement, benchmark and improve all business processes in the designated area of responsibility (e.g. Costing model, G/L returns, VAT processes).
• Ensure financial-specific journal entries are uploaded onto the G/L and maintain Accounts Payable by ensuring complete and accurate records of all payments.
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.
• Manage own development to increase own competencies
• Support the development of resources (employees and managers) in company policies and budget parameters, ensuring assessment and development of critical skills.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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