Financial Accountant

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:

Monthly VAT Reconciliation and Queries:

• Conduct monthly VAT reconciliation ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Address VAT queries promptly and effectively.
  
  
  

Monthly Journals:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
  
  
  

Reconciliations:

• Perform reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, sundry items, Petty Cash, Withholding tax, bank, cash and other ad-hoc accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies as they arise. Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring timely clearance of old items.
  
  
  

Fixed Asset Register Maintenance:

• Assist with Maintaining the fixed asset register, including recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
  
  
  

Policy Review:

• Review existing financial policies and ensure adherence.
  
  
  

Assistance to Business on Financial Information:

• Provide support to business units by offering financial information and analysis as needed.
  
  
  

Exchange Rate Analysis:

• Analyze unrealized foreign exchange differences and report findings.
  
  
  

Project Accounting:

• Create and maintain projects on the accounting system
• Process client invoices on accounting system, including reconciliation between the budget and actuals
• Handle all project requests from management or other departments
  
  
  

AP Invoicing:

• Ensure correct capturing of supplier invoice via workflow and correct GL allocation.
• Ensure timeous payments of suppliers
• Expense and advance claim processing and reconciliation for employees.
  
  
  

Cash and Bank:

• Process payment on banking system.
• Provide supporting documentation to SA accountant.
• Petty cash processing
  
  
  

Admin and ad-hoc requests:

• Filing of documentation
• Renew of certificates/ permits for the company
• Handle ad-hoc requests from management or other departments in a timely manner
  
  
  

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ of experience in accounting roles, preferably in a similar capacity.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.