Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Ledger Specialist to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, corrections, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports as required.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ZICA, ACCA, or CIMA (part or full qualification is an added advantage).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or QuickBooks) is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information with integrity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, adjustments, corrections, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports as required.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information with integrity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ZICA, ACCA, or CIMA (part or full qualification is an added advantage).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or QuickBooks) is an advantage.