Camp Accountant Trainee at Wilderness

Primary Purpose:

• Assisting in manage the Financial & Accounting Function so as to provide relevant, accurate and meaningful financial information on a consistent and timeous basis – both historic and future based.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the camp accountant in keeping track of all stock purchases transfers through the system to all Camp Stores and verifying them with the actual delivery Note.
• Ensuring that all stock issues from the stores to other departments or end users are properly recorded and authorized by the manager for control purposes.
• Assist in conducting of physical stock counts for all the stores for verification of physical balances with system balances.
• Posting of daily stock returns for all stock transactions at (POS) Points of Sales
• Assist in recording the movements of fuel on a daily spread sheet for the reconciliation purposes at the close of the month.
• Preparing reports for all stores stocks reconciliations and Valuations on monthly basis
• Assist in raising of Invoices for credit sales and Internal Debit Notes for lodge issues and stock transfers to other sister Camp units.
• Assist in preparing a final detailed summaries of all the Stores showing the total costs of Issues and Credit Sales summaries on a spread sheet on monthly basis.
• Any other duties, as you may be signed by the line managers.

Qualification: 

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

 Skills:  Excellent communication skills both written and oral, in English.

Personal Abilities:

• Team worker, service and result oriented. Precise, organized and good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising accuracy.
• Ability to pace oneself and prioritize demands.
• Team worker and ability to interface with various departments.
• Good follow up skills. Consistent approach to quality and output.
• Good administrator and professional in all dealings.
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction and wanting to “go the extra mile”. Self-starter with high energy levels.

Interests:

• A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation and can relate personally to “Our journeys change lives”.