POSITION TITLE: BOOKKEEPER
LOCATION: NATIONAL OFFICE (HARARE)
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To record all financial transactions in the appropriate primary books of accounts ensuring accuracy and efficiency of data capturing process
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviewing completeness of coding and approval of all payment requests before capturing them into Sunsystems using the JE (Journal Entry) application in the Accounts Payable system
Efficiently processing payments to adhere to the set minimal turnaround time for payments to suppliers & staff
Assisting in final accounting data review process at month end, and thus performing Account Allocation to correct miscoded t-codes for projects and cost centers
General Journal entries into Sun System and data upload for analysis in the system
Assisting in the preparation of internal and external audits e.g. by providing required documentation.
Attending to customer queries
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Receipting and accounting for cash
Any other duties as assigned by Finance Officers, Management Accountant, Finance Manager and Finance Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Degree in Finance, Accounting or any relevant field
2 years’ experience working with finance related transactions.
In-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages, especially Sun Systems, Vision etc
Excellent computer literacy skills, especially in MS Excel.
In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the WVI FFM.
Knowledge of how to prepare, review, and present financial statements and financial reports.
NB: Shortlisting will be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply