General ledger accountant at DANCOTE Cameroon

Akwajobs   (Douala, Littoral Cameroon)

Posted : 10 March, 2022

Category : Accounting, Management, Finance   Location : Douala, Littoral Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts and accountable for the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation of the accounts and related schedules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries such as Cash, Payroll, Benefits, Prepaid, In-kind, Expense Allocations & Revenue.
• Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
• Assist with Balance Sheet preparation and Monthly Account reconciliations.
• Reclassification of wrong entries.
• Review cash deposits and prepare cash receipt journal entries.
• File and maintain all journal entries for internal and external audit purposes.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to insure all items have been properly recorded in general ledger for all bank accounts.
• Balance and reconcile all payrolls processed and interface into finance. Prepare general journals as needed.
• Control cash count and resolve outstanding balancing issues.
• Assist in preparation of monthly Financial Statements.
• Inputting of General Ledger Accounts on vouchers and invoices before posting.
• Assist in the preparation of yearend Financial Statements (Statistics and Tax Returns (DSF)).
• Review all General Ledger Accounts before SAP closure every month.
• Review and posting of petty cash on a daily basic

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or any business-related field.
• Minimum of 6 years work experience in managing Accounts Receivables, Account Payables and Fixed Assets activities

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Excellent communication, research, problem solving, and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Excellent data entry skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Customer service and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time off

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