Project Accountant at Optiven Limited

Job Description

Purpose of the position

This position is responsible for the Finance & Accounting function in the site projects to ensure sound Financial Practices with adequate internal controls are in place.

• Planning and Budgeting
  • Provide input during the budgeting process for the assigned projects.
  • Coordinate the planning and budgeting process to ensure quality and realistic budgets are developed
  • Ensure Planning & Budgeting guidelines are adhered to Ensure compliance with company guidelines and other standards
  • Conduct financial analysis for management decision making. Develop realistic cash flow forecasts in line with the plans
  • Participate in proposal writing and grant budget development.
  • Periodically monitor and advice management on budget utilization
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare financial data transactions into the Accounting System. Prepare and submit accurate project funding requests.
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements monthly
  • Prepare financial analyses for management decision making
  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Management of balance sheet accounts
• Cash Management
  • Ensure safe custody of cash and relevant books .i.e. .cheque booK
  • Ensure maintenance of up to date records of cash disbursement
  • Cash flow management to ensure compliance with targets.
  • Maintain an accurate and updated fixed assets register for the Projects.
  • Ensure that assets are properly utilized and safe guarded.
  • Any other duty as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business management/ Administration with specialization in Finance or Accounting
• Must have a minimum (CPA) Part II
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
• Those with real estate experience will have an added advantage
• Professional membership with a recognized body is an added advantage
• Knowledge of one or more accounting system i.e. QuickBooks, Sage Pastel and or Navision

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Strong budgetary and financial management and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills
• The person must be results oriented and a team player.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
• Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
• Computer literate.