Position: BRANCH ACCOUNTANT.
Deadline: 16 Jun 2020.
Date posted: 02 Jun 2020.
Location:Mbeya.
Description:
Job Summary
On behalf of our client, we are looking for Branch Accountant responsible for all issues related to the branch accounts, ensuring
compliance of defined policies and procedures to safeguard and
facilitate the smooth functioning of the branch office.
Job Responsibilities
- Review the bi-annual income and expenditure received from the branch
- Prepare journals for the branch based on the income and expenditure
- Provide feedback on the Branch Financial returns
- Assist with the continuous review and assessment of internal controls and procedures to ensure adequate financial and non- financial checks and balances are in place to safeguard the financial assets of the Branches
- To respond to all queries from the branch in an efficient manner
- Review of Branch bank reconciliations ensuring all reconciling items are documented, followed up and resolved
- Timely and accurate allocation of customer collections against the
outstanding, preparing the reconciliation and highlighting any
discrepancy
- Handling the petty cash payments effectively for smooth operation of the branch
- Continues review and follow up with the sales team on overdue amount of customers
- Managing the bill collectors and route auditors for the region to ensure adherence to their route plan
- Involvement in monthly stock count process, ensuring accuracy of stocks
- Ensuring the settlement for the region is completed on a daily basis and any discrepancy is highlighted in time
- Provide full support to the Head of Finance and to other members of the Finance team as required
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting
- At least 3 years experience in the same field
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
- Effective time management, planning and organization skills
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and any Accounting Software
- Experience in Exact accounting system and PRP manufacturing system will be an added advantage