ACCOUNTANT
Premium Logistics, a fast growing transportation company, is looking for a talented team player to fill the open position of Accountant in our Maseru Office. We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic. The Accountant will work via phone with shipping managers and carriers, track deliveries, communicate with vendors and audit freight bills.
The Accountant should have outstanding customer service skills, have an eye for detail and work well as a member of a team in a fast paced environment. He or she will be responsible for the timely and accurate recording/reporting of costs, utilising various accounting systems, and providing financial analysis and support to plant level and corporate level management. It’s about getting the product to the customer in the most efficient, timely and cost effective manner.
Responsibilities:
Management of the day-to-day financial transactions of the company and organising workflow within the department.
Maintaining of the book of accounts. Ensure reconciliation of cash (on hand /banks), all sub ledgers & general ledger is performed on regular basis. Scrutinise and ensure accuracy of accounting records, their compliance with statutory and international requirements, company procedures and guidelines. Reporting irregularities to management.
Banking: daily transactions,
Budgeting and planning for the group.
Relevant advice on cost management
Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts
Accounting:
Set up operational functions and maintain accounting policies in conformity with the clients' procedures.
Monthly reporting and analysis
QuickBooks Professional maintenance
Supervise accounts payable and receivable.
Manage bank, cash situation, and general ledger reconciliation.
Reporting & Tax:
Prepare consolidation package for foreign company
Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
Ensure that transactions are properly supported and classified in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards
Review and or provide necessary information for corporate tax returns prepared externally.
Client relationship:
Manage daily interactions with clients: phone, emails
Answer questions in a timely manner
Manage clients' requests according to priorities and time available
Establish and maintain internal controls.
Assist and train client's staff if necessary
Monitor cost and capital spending activity
Reviews ledger entries for accuracy and reconciles any discrepancies
Process journal entries in the general ledger
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
Conducts various cost system studies and analysis
Payroll - Hourly Payroll
Reporting on fuel activity
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Perform month end closing activities in an accurate and timely manner
Interact with internal and external auditors
Control of company’s existing fixed assets as well as control on disposal and acquisition of new ones. Supervising physical inventory control and further reconciliation of existing reports.
What other qualifications or skills do I need?
Required Experience
Degree in Accounting (Bcomm) or undergraduate degree in Finance
3+ Years of accounting experience
QuickBooks experience
Strong Microsoft office skills are essential
Computerised planning experience preferred and be capable of solving both system and operational problems
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative approach to work responsibilities, identifying and resolving issues
Analytical approach with ability to interpret and articulate results
Proactive, requiring minimum supervision
The ability to work under pressure
The ability to work as part of a team and be flexible
Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff essential.
Ability to influence management through verbal and written communication
Highly organised individual who is a self-starter with the drive to succeed
Age Requirement: 28 years upwards
Closing date for applications 27th March 2015.
Applications should be hand delivered to House No. 14A3,
Mabile Rd, Old Europa (Public Eye office) or
E-mail to accounts@plogistics.co.ls
For more information contact us: +266 28 332 121
The Accountant should have outstanding customer service skills, have an eye for detail and work well as a member of a team in a fast paced environment. He or she will be responsible for the timely and accurate recording/reporting of costs, utilising various accounting systems, and providing financial analysis and support to plant level and corporate level management. It’s about getting the product to the customer in the most efficient, timely and cost effective manner.
Responsibilities:
Management of the day-to-day financial transactions of the company and organising workflow within the department.
Maintaining of the book of accounts. Ensure reconciliation of cash (on hand /banks), all sub ledgers & general ledger is performed on regular basis. Scrutinise and ensure accuracy of accounting records, their compliance with statutory and international requirements, company procedures and guidelines. Reporting irregularities to management.
Banking: daily transactions,
Budgeting and planning for the group.
Relevant advice on cost management
Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts
Accounting:
Set up operational functions and maintain accounting policies in conformity with the clients' procedures.
Monthly reporting and analysis
QuickBooks Professional maintenance
Supervise accounts payable and receivable.
Manage bank, cash situation, and general ledger reconciliation.
Reporting & Tax:
Prepare consolidation package for foreign company
Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
Ensure that transactions are properly supported and classified in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards
Review and or provide necessary information for corporate tax returns prepared externally.
Client relationship:
Manage daily interactions with clients: phone, emails
Answer questions in a timely manner
Manage clients' requests according to priorities and time available
Establish and maintain internal controls.
Assist and train client's staff if necessary
Monitor cost and capital spending activity
Reviews ledger entries for accuracy and reconciles any discrepancies
Process journal entries in the general ledger
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
Conducts various cost system studies and analysis
Payroll - Hourly Payroll
Reporting on fuel activity
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Perform month end closing activities in an accurate and timely manner
Interact with internal and external auditors
Control of company’s existing fixed assets as well as control on disposal and acquisition of new ones. Supervising physical inventory control and further reconciliation of existing reports.
What other qualifications or skills do I need?
Required Experience
Degree in Accounting (Bcomm) or undergraduate degree in Finance
3+ Years of accounting experience
QuickBooks experience
Strong Microsoft office skills are essential
Computerised planning experience preferred and be capable of solving both system and operational problems
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative approach to work responsibilities, identifying and resolving issues
Analytical approach with ability to interpret and articulate results
Proactive, requiring minimum supervision
The ability to work under pressure
The ability to work as part of a team and be flexible
Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff essential.
Ability to influence management through verbal and written communication
Highly organised individual who is a self-starter with the drive to succeed
Age Requirement: 28 years upwards
Closing date for applications 27th March 2015.
Applications should be hand delivered to House No. 14A3,
Mabile Rd, Old Europa (Public Eye office) or
E-mail to accounts@plogistics.co.ls
For more information contact us: +266 28 332 121
