Roles & Responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The Accounts Executive is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the business. He/she will be exposure to full set of accounts of one or more entities in the group and managing both accounts payable and receivable.
CORE ROLES AND CRITICAL WORK FUNCTIONS
General Ledger / Management account
- Administer and monitor the financial system to ensure that financial information is maintained accurately and timely
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare financial management reports
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing
- Adhere to accounting control procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities, and elevate to Senior Finance Manager if unresolved
- Provide support in budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monitor and support taxation issues
- Develop and maintain financial data bases
- Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process if required
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Use accounting software to create spreadsheets and reports
- Draft concise summary reports for senior management review
- Assign projects to departments and oversee productivity
- Ensure all accounting related departments follow company protocol
- Present accounting issues and results to executive committees and senior management
Accounts Payable / Accounts receivable
- Administer and monitor the AP / AR system to ensure accurate and timely maintenance
- Coordinate and liaise with other business units on billing and invoice requirements
- Review invoices for accuracy and compile source documents
- Sort documents by account name or number, and process invoices for payment
- Perform other clerical duties associated with accounts payable / accounts receivable as needed
- Verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
- Prepare statements, invoices and vouchers for suppliers & customers
- Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system
- Handle AP / AR balancing and reconciliations
- Determine credit worthiness of clients and formulate credit and collection policies; take action against delinquent accounts
- Establish and maintain accounting practices to ensure necessary business data is accurate and reliable
- Ensure settlement of outstanding accounts according to contract terms; contact customers by telephone and/or letter
- Review customers’ credit limits and accounts, send monthly statements, issue escalation or final notice letters, and refer unpaid accounts for debt collection or legal action
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least a Diploma/Degree in Finance / Accountancy or equivalent
- At least two (2) years of working experience in the related field
- Candidates without prior experience are welcomed to apply
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Good planning skills and ability to multitask
- Result‑oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and meticulousness