Financial Accountant

Duties

• The incumbent reports directly to the Manager:
• Finance and will ensure production of monthly management (financial) reports and compilation of year- end file for audit purposes
• Key Performance Areas:
• Oversee key balance sheet reconciliation task and produce management information for the Enterprise
• Assist external auditors in the smooth running of audit process through preparation of monthly reconciliation files, financials and supporting documents
• Implement corrective actions on audit comments as per audit report
• General Ledger Reconciliation & Financial Accounting Standards Enforcement
• Producing of financial reports, monthly and on an adhoc basis
• Cash Management and reconciliation
• Monitoring and control Cash flow
• Manage team that include accountant and assistants to ensure optimal performance
• Establish and maintain internal accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee all accounting functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Ensure that all administrative processes, filling, communication to and from the section are administered correctly
• Authorization of creditors’ payments
• Maintenance of company’s insurance contracts

Requisites

• Knowledge:
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of IFRS, Tax, Companies Act and other applicable standards and legislation
• Strong systems experience - Advanced Excel, Accpac, Sage, Acumatica would be an advantage
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Skills and Behavioural Competencies:
• Planning, analytical and report writing skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict management & Negotiation skills
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• B. Comm degree, Majoring in Accounting or B. Accounting degree
• Five (5) years’ experience of which 3 years in a supervisory position, in a computerized financial accounting environment
• Completed audit articles would be an added advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Applicants should be Namibian citizens
• NHE is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive remuneration and benefits packages. People with disabilities meeting requirements are encouraged to apply
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned
• Applications should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to recruitment@nhe.com.na with the Subject line “Financial Accountant”