Job Description
The Accounting Techinican is required to perform activities relating to the revenues and expenditure of the Company, as directed by the Accountant or designate. 
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, inclusive of bank reconciliations.<div>Enter all purchase invoices, bills, and receipts into accounting software</div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Enters all journals into the general ledger.</span></div><div>Manage payables function and creates payables aging report.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Assist in the preparation of Annual Estimates/Budget of Expenditure.&nbsp;</div><div>Assists in the preparation of requests for release of funds from the Line Ministry.&nbsp;</div><div>Assists in recording of expenditure incurred on all residential and agricultural projects.&nbsp;</div><div>Assists the Assistant Accountant in maintaining the fixed asset register.</div><div>Manage petty cash disbursements and perform periodic petty cash audits.</div><div>Assists the Assistant Accountant with managing accounts receivable by reconciling customer accounts, aged receivables reporting and interfacing with customers to ensure outstanding balances are settled.</div><div>Generates customer statements as requested.</div><div>Preparation of of quarterly tax calculations and bi-monthly VAT calculations</div><div>Assists with the preparation of weekly and monthly payroll as required</div><div>Assists with the accounting operations of EMBDs business entities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Ensure all physical records are properly filed and securely stored.</div><div>Performs administrative and office support activities as required</div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Performs other tasks and projects which are key to the sustainability of the departments and to the success of the company.</span></div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<br><div><i><b>BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES</b></i>:</div><div>High degree of integrity and confidentiality<div> Sound numeracy skills</div><div> Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</div><div> Must be methodical and accurate.</div><div> Must be analytical</div><div><br></div><div><b style=""><i>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :</i></b></div><div> Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.</div><div> Proficiency in the use of SAGE and payroll software.</div><div> Knowledge of payroll processes, accounts payable and receivables, bank reconciliation.</div><div> Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015, as amended&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div> Knowledge of payroll processes, including calculating wages, statutory deductions.</div><div> Knowledge of National Insurance Scheme</div><div><br></div><div><b><i>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:</i></b></div><div> Must be Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) or its equivalent.</div><div> A minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar capacity.</div><div> Peachtree/SAGE certification will be considered an asset.</div><div> Any suitable combination of experience and qualifications shall be considered.</div><div><br></div></div>