About this role
Job title Financial Accountant Document and Revision number: Reports to (job title) Financial Controller Division & Department Finance Date created: Location Maputo Hay Grade: Main Purpose of the Job Scope: Mozambique Responsible for: Daily supervision and direction if the Finance and Administration staff Coordinate month end closing activities, year-end closing activities and reconciliations within a predetermined deadline Review General ledger analysis, reconciliation and justification on a monthly basis. Ensure transactions are properly accounted for with accuracy Review all journal entries processed into the accounting software (JDE Flex) Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements Support the Financial Controller to ensure smooth execution of external audit and internal audits. Responsibilities Accountabilities Performance Measures (KPI’s) BOOKINGS/ADJUSTMENTS/REALLOCATIONS Review all transactions processed into the accounting software (JDE Flex) to ensure that they are accurately and completely accounted for. Review all journal entries processed by the Financial Accountant into the accounting software (JDE Flex). Ensure a master file of all monthly journal entries and supporting documentation is retained Review monthly General Ledger entries ensuring appropriate and substantiated accruals and provisions are recorded and reversed as necessary. Ensure Capital Expenditure is pre-approved and appropriately and timely recorded on the fixed asset register. The fixed asset register should be reconciled to the General Ledger. Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures (MAG). Ensuring the compliance with organizational policies by developing and maintaining respective processes and procedures Support continuous improvement of accounting processes within Finance Department. Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental records and reports RECONCILIATIONS Review General ledger analysis, reconciliation and justification on a monthly basis. Review all balance sheet (BS) accounts reconciliations in a timely, effective manner Ensure that the fixed asset register is maintained and reconciled with the TB and BS DEADLINES/CLOSING Ensure month end closing activities, year-end closing activities and reconciliations are performed within a predetermined deadline Prepare and distribute the monthly AD50s to BU Managers Analysis and review of profit and loss accounts before closing to ensure that transactions are accurately processed Review integrity reports and checks to ensure that all transactions are posted Review of the quarterly account consolidation process (Magnitude) within a predetermined deadline STATUTORY/AUDIT Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements Supervise tax preparation and filing activities Maintain taxes (Income tax, VAT, Withholding Tax etc.) on a monthly basis, timeously – ensure the returns are booked appropriately Coordinate internal and external audit Liaise with auditors at year end and when required Support auditors in conducting audits Ensure timely completion of audit engagements Assist auditors with journal entry examinations Ensure that AFS are finalised and received within required deadlines BUDGETING AND FORECASTING PROCESS Assist the Financial Controller in collecting information for the budget and forecasts (revenue, costs, cash, capex) Assist the Financial Controller in reviewing monthly budget variances Advising Financial Controller on measures to meet/exceed budget and forecast KPIs. ADMINISTATION PROCESSES Supervise the Administration team to ensure smooth office support to all departments Ownership of the Administration budget reporting to the Financial Controller and CCE GENERAL Supervise AP, AR and Credit Control teams in executing their tasks Effectively liaise with all stakeholders (operations, payroll, HR, etc.) in order to achieve reconciled and cleaned accounts Address ad-hoc queries accurately and timeously Clean desk environment must be maintained at all times Perform all others task assigned by the head of department or manager Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries Assist in streamlining the accounting process Perform month end closing activities, year end closing activities and reconciliations within a predetermined deadline Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax and legislative requirements Reconcile all balance sheet accounts in a timely, effective manner. Tax submissions are filed within the tax legal deadlines Statutory audits are finalised within the agreed timelines No critical findings/Red items on Internal Audits and External Audits Knowledge, Key Skills & Experience Key Behaviours/Competencies Degree in finance, accounting or any other related field Practical work experience as an accountant Affinity to numbers Good analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to effectively communicate in a written and oral way Strong communication and interpersonal skills Time management – able to work under pressure and respect deadlines Decision making and problem solving skills Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines Ability to organise high volumes of detail Planning/Organization/Follow Through Accurate working-method as well as the ability to meet deadlines A team player and cooperative High quality of work Accountability Commitment