Senior Accounts Assistant – Hungry Lion Botswana

Assistant
Gaborone
January 7, 2023
Contract Full Time

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING

HUNGRY LION

EXTERNAL VACANCY – (Gaborone)

  1. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – SENIOR

We are looking to employ a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Assistant to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the accounting department. The Accounts Assistant – Senior should ensure that financial and accounting operations within the area of her/his accounting functions run smoothly. They will oversee the work of junior accounting staff, review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Duties

  • Assisting staff members in the preparation of monthly and annual accounting reports.
  • Accurately preparing tax returns and ensuring that company taxes are paid in a timely manner.
  • Make sure that daily transactions, including accounts payable/ receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations are done on timely manner and meet deadlines.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing.
  • Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department.
  • Providing regular updates to management regarding company finances.
  • Monitor cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, and upload payments and wire transfers
  • Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and other reports.

Position Requirements

  • A Degree in Accounts / Finance.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Food Industry
  • Willing to work long hours.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Registration with an Accounting Body.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/ year-end close process.
  • Strong management skills
  • Ability to train and manage staff.
  • Time management and ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your cover letter and CV with certified academic records and a copy of ID to:
[email protected]
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Enquiries call: 3170713
Closing Date: 14th January 2023

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