Accountant

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, understands the company's business systems, business processes and controls, including policies and procedures, relative to the location and department assigned.
• Prepares accounting reports, and increasingly complex accounting analyses with related spreadsheets or applications input, and identifies and resolves issues.
• Understands organizational structure of the company.
• Prepares and posts journal vouchers for accounting transactions.
• Researches and resolves basic accounting issues and transactions including related internal controls.
• Knowledge of US GAAP or country- specific accounting principles required.
• Job role is developmental and intended to expose incumbents to moderately complex aspects of general accounting, internal controls, financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, and financial applications as well as intermediate levels of proficiency with industry and company acumen.
• Accurately process customer invoices and ensure completeness before distribution, in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Manage day-to-day operations related to accounts receivable and revenue recognition
• Handle the billing process, including the issuance of official documents such as tax invoices and credit notes
• Generate and deliver accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner and specific customer requirements
• Ensure VAT compliance by preparing and compiling necessary data for timely output VAT reporting
• Follow up on original Withholding Tax (WHT) certificates monthly and prepare the monthly WHT report
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or other related field and a minimum of nine (9) months of experience in accounting related roles.
• Understanding of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
• Experience in accounts receivable is an advantage
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Good skills of communication, coordination, work prioritization and problem solving