Overview
A Shipping Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Officer to support the company’s financial operations. In this role, you will handle key accounting functions, assist with reconciliations and reporting, and contribute to maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that entries to the company’s accounting records are done on a timely basis and are active.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare related schedules.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Assist in calculating salespersons’ commissions and targets.
- Assist in updating and reconciling the fixed assets register (FAR).
- Update approved budget in accounting software.
- Assist with archiving of files.
- Assist with bank reconciliations.
Qualifications:
- Computer literate / Microsoft proficiency.
- Tertiary level in Business or Accounts.
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting / Presently pursuing an accounting degree.
Skills:
- Must show initiative and innovative ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily deadlines.
- Ability to work with persons to achieve goals, and help in creating an environment that recognizes, supports, and respects each other.