Accountant

Description

• Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• + Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with contractual terms and project timelines.
• + Issue accurate monthly invoices to ZESCO or other off‑takers and ensure timely posting into the system.
• + Follow up on outstanding receivables from off‑takers to support timely cash collection.
• + Support the creation and validation of new suppliers in the IFS system.
• Treasury and Cash Management
• + Assist in preparing cash reports and cash flow forecasts for all local entities.
• + Monitor bank accounts and report any unusual or unauthorised activities.
• + Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.
• + Ensure accounts are sufficiently funded for operations.
• Tax Compliance
• + Support in obtaining tax clearance certificates and compiling documents required for tax audits.
• + Preparing, PAYE, NHIMA, NAPSA, VAT, WHT, and assisting with corporate tax returns for all entities.
• + Liaise with external tax advisors on routine compliance matters.
• Internal Controls
• + Ensure that Globeleq accounting policies and procedures, as well as external reporting standards, are established and observed
• + Support internal audit activities by providing requested financial data and documentation
• + Provide operational inputs to maintain the local risk register.
• Other
• + Company secretarial filings and other local administration matters
• + Ad hoc finance responsibilities as appropriate
• + Support the Finance Manager in developing the country Annual Operating Budget and ensuring that accurate and timely reports are prepared and shared on time for review

Skills / Competencies

• Self-starter happy to take a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting activities in addition to higher level matters such as budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Communication, especially relationship management, influencing & written skills
• Decision making, specifically ability to absorb & interpret data / information
• Legal document review and general understanding
• Ability to adapt in a change environment
• Diversity and ethical behaviour
• Intermediate computer skills – spreadsheets, accounting systems
• Planning, organising and teamwork

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and reporting experience:
• Minimum experience of 2-3 years of relevant financial reporting experience
• Exposure and/or knowledge of the energy or infrastructure industry, project finance and/or public private partnerships is an added advantage
• Treasury experience in preparing cash reports, raising payment and accounts payable/receivables management
• Detailed accounting/reporting knowledge with experience of all aspects of financial accounting and tax compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point

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