CHIEF ACCOUNTANT and Accountant Job Vacancies at PRIME ECONOMIC ZONES LTD in Kigali Rwanda 2014
PRIME ECONOMIC ZONES LTD is looking for:
1. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
And the responsibilities include:
Under the supervision of the Managing Director;
- Should be able to handle the entire accounting activities independently up to finalization of accounts and audit;
- Preparation and presentation of monthly & quarterly financial statements -Prepare reconciliations of Bank statement, Account payable and Account receivable periodically and report if any discrepancies found;
- Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents;
- Liaison work with internal and external auditors, banks and regulatory agencies;
- Ensure all payments to suppliers, staff, and other external parties are made according to company policies and procedures;
- Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control;
- Oversee the operations of all accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Month end accruals and provisions
- Manage the training, development and performance reviews of the accounting team members.
- Responsible for year-end closing and the preparation
of the monthly financial statements. - Prepare monthly, quarterly and year end management financial reports Review and approve all payment transactions: reimbursements, payments on accounts, vouchers, checks, etc.
- Handles year-end-closing and monthly financial statements Review balance sheet account reconciliations
- Liaise with external government institutions such and the department of finance and act as the main contact for internal and external audits
- Respond to all queries related to financial matters Recommend and draft financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintain the accounting manual up to date and ensure the adherence to the manual and all policies and procedures
- Review and approve journal vouchers
- Coordinate the accurate and timely payment of suppliers and assist in the preparation of yearly budgets
- Administer all balance sheet account’s reconciliations
- Act as the point of contact for queries related to employee and supplier payments
- Handle special projects as assigned.
Education:
- Business-oriented undergraduate degree with an emphasis in accounting.
- CPA or ACCA certificate required
Experience:
- 10+ years in management positions involving financial operations.
Skills:
- Strong accounting background, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis;
- Strong ability to write and/or review financial statements including a complete set of footnotes –
- Strong management skills.
- Credibility, full disclosure and clean financial history.
- Conscientious about assignments and quality of work product;
- Accountable for specific performance;
- Team player with a focus on the Company’s results first;
- Ability to communicate and interact at all levels (upper management and staff)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner;
- Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same;
- Extremely detail-oriented.
2. Accountant:
Skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- 3 years of relevant accounting experience
- Proficient in computerized accounting
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a finance/accounting related field
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Accountant;
- Process payments and post data entry into the accounting software (Invoices and salaries);
- Updating cash books on daily basis;
- Perform bank reconciliations at the end of every month of all PEZ Accounts;
- Keep the PEZ’s assets register;
- Do any other assignment that may be instructed by the Chief accountant Profile;
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- A bachelors’ degree in Accounting / Finance
- Proficiency in English. Knowledge of French is an added advantage
- Minimum of three years of working experience from a recognized institution
- Knowledge on the use of SAGE accounting software
How To Apply
Applications, with certified copies of academic transcripts, and updated CV should reach PRIME ECONOMIC ZONES LTD head offices, located in GRAND PENSION PLAZA, 8TH FLOOR, not later than JANUARY 6, 2014.