About the role
Financial Management department is in charge of planning, organising, directing and controlling the financial activities of the Bank. The department performs a variety of financial functions, including accounting and financial reporting, fixed asset and expenses management, budget and management reporting, taxation (indirect and direct), regulatory reporting, treasury (asset and liability management) and capital management. As an Associate - Accounting, you will be responsible to support the department's accounting operations function and assist with improvement of accounting processes and controls. You will also collaborate with team members to successfully drive and implement procedural changes. This is a full time permanent position.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with production of daily balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Assist with daily journal entry tasks
- Review vouchers and journal entries
- Support with month-end and year-end accounting tasks
- Supporting audit and financial report preparations
- Monitor and take ownership on reconciliation tasks
- Provide ad-hoc support in the delivery of the department's functionality for Head Office, Management and all the Bank's departments
Requirements
- Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Business, or Accounting
- Experience in accounting and reporting
- Knowledge and experience in financial products and services is preferred
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in MS Office particularly in the use of MS Excel and Word
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills