General Ledger & Payables Officer

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Accounts Manager, the General Ledger and Payables Officer responsibilities includes assisting with the management of the company's financial records, which includes: recording transactions, reconciling accounts and processing payments to suppliers and vendors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the reconciliation for General Ledger accounts (scheduled) are completed on a monthly basis and the necessary corrections are execute within the stipulated timelines.
• Prepare journal entries for General Ledger
• Prepare monthly accounting schedule for the financial statements
• Review and update all journal entries
• Prepare ad hoc analysis of various General Ledger accounts as the need arise
• Assist with the preparation of Audit Schedules
• Assist with Audit queries
• Prepare Bank Account Reconciliation monthly
• Responsible for General Ledger account reconciliations
• Collect and verify data to prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports
• Prepares weekly and/or biweekly open payable reports and ensure accuracy prior to distribution to the Accounting Supervisor/ Manager.
• Prepares month end accounts payable and receivable account analysis as required.
• Enables an environment of professional, innovative, timely, efficient service levels across the business
• Maintain continuous dialogue with company's vendors and suppliers as it relates to outstanding payments and timely payments
• Champion Konnexx business relationship with vendors and clients articulating excellent feedback and follow-ups
• Performs any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Accounts Manager related to the accounting operations of the company

Required Knowledge and Competencies

• Deep understanding of General Ledger functions
• Deep understanding of Accounts Payable functions
• Operational understanding of Accounts Principles and Practices
• Well organized with strong Time Management Skills
• High degree of Accuracy, Focused, Disciplined and self-motivated
• Genuinely display high level of Integrity
• Flexible to work extended hours based on company's needs (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting) OR:
• ACCA (Level 1)
• Two (2) years related experience in a similar position