Assistant Financial Accountant

Description

• The incumbent reports directly to the Financial Accountant with the primary purpose to maintain General Ledger processing and reconciliations
• The incumbent will be primarily charged with Supplier Payments; GL Maintenance; Value Added Tax; fixed asset; GL Reconciliation; budget administration and day-to-day accounting related responsibilities and activities associated with financial administration
• Job Grade:C3

Duties

• Ensure that transactions are done accurately, timeously and aligned with approved policies and procedures
• Reviews correctness and validity of all accounts payable invoices; purchase orders and payment batches
• Processes various monthly standard and misallocated correction GL journals
• Coordinate the full spectrum of Value Added Tax administration
• Prepare and maintain accurate GL account reconciliations
• Maintenance of divisional budgets on the accounting system
• Oversee maintenance of fixed asset register through consistent monthly routines
• Supervision of the accounts payable function

Requisites

• Competencies requirements Knowledge:
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of IFRS and Accounting Practices
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the Namibian Income and Value Added tax regime
• Skills and Behavioural Competencies:
• Planning and analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Report writing skills
• Supervisory skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Education and Experience Requirements:
• Degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent
• Five (5) years’ experience, in a computerized financial accounting environment, of which 2 years should be on a supervisory level
• Articles will be a distinct advantage
• Valid driver’s license

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Applicants should be Namibian citizens
• NHE is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration and benefits packages
• People with disabilities meeting requirements are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to recruitment@nhe.com.na with the Subject line “Assistant Financial Accountant”
• Applications should be addresses to:
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Attention: The Executive: Human Capital & Strategy