Financial Accountant. – Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) | - 2015

Reports to: General Manager-Finance

The Financial Accountant will primarily ensure the proper management of company cash and the prompt payment of all company obligations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the Payroll Processes, with emphasis on staff Advances
Manage the Computation of Business Mangers commissions and bonuses
Handle all supplier payments using the agreed cycle.
Responsible for preparing Treasury and Collection Reports on a daily basis
Actively coordinate the timely posting of payment Vouchers and invoices
Prepares daily cash report and advises the GM Finance on the same to ensure that the company is in position to meet working capital requirements and investment of surplus.
Prepares local and foreign currency, cash flow forecasts
Regularly reviews all non-regular payments and makes recommendations to the GM Finance for payment
Achieves agreed targets. .
In charge of producing these daily reports i.e. treasury, collections, cash)
Provide timely customer service when required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance or any other related field from an accredited institution
Hold Professional qualifications in Accountancy e.g. ACCA, CPA would be added advantage.
A minimum of four or more years’ experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably in a similar role in an FMCG company.
Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage