Job Description
Job Description for the Young Professional General Accountant
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Young Professional General Accountant during
the 12 months training, will assist the Investments /General Accountant in the maintenance of
accurate accounts, as per approved policies and procedures.
The Young Professional will perform in particular the following functions and duties:
-Assist to develop, maintain and implement proper operational controls for financial
efficiency;
-Co-ordinate payments to suppliers/creditors ensuring payments are made within the
agreed date;
-Assist in preparing monthly financial performance and financial position reports, cashflow projections, including periodic financial reports;
-Undertake the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts relating to business transactions
on a monthly basis;
-Assist in preparing the annual Financial Statements in according to IFRS;
-Assist Underwriters in financial appraisals and financial risk analysis;
-Ensure complete operational compliance with financial manuals, Board and Management
financial instructions and applicable Loan and Banking Agreements;
-Recording investment transactions in Syndil investment software;
-Preparing investment instructions for execution by fund managers;
-Recording claim provisions on a monthly basis;
-Processing claim payments;
-Assisting with investments and claims reconciliations;
-Any Adhoc tasks that may arise within the Finance unit.
Qualifications and Skills
-Be a citizen of a member country of ATI;
-Be 35 years of age or younger by December 2021;
-2-3 years’ experience
-A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance or Accounting Option
-Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance;
-Professional accounting qualifications e.g. CPA or ACCA;
-Data and analytic skills will be an added advantage;
-Knowledge of basic accounting procedures;
-Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
-Good planning and organisation skills;
-Ability to prioritize tasks.