About this role
Job Title: Accountant - Financial Services
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Department: Finance
Reports To: Management Accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose
To maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date financial records, perform reconciliations, review accounting entries, support month-end closing and ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform daily bank, cash, vault and other account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
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Conduct inter-company reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting schedules.
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Review and approve journal entries within delegated authority.
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Maintain accurate General Ledger and accounting records using QuickBooks or a similar system.
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Review and clear aged, unusual or unsupported balance sheet items.
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Support monthly and year-end financial close and preparation of management reports.
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Maintain proper documentation and compliance with internal controls.
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Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.
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Identify accounting issues, recommend solutions and escalate unresolved matters appropriately.
Requirements
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Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
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CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
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• At least 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience within financial services, banking, money transfer, foreign exchange, microfinance.
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Strong experience in bank reconciliations, General Ledger, inter-company accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
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Experience working with multiple entities or currencies.
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Experience working in a cash-intensive businesses or remittance operations environment
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Must have a valid Kenyan passport.
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Member of a professional body.
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Key Competencies
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Strong accounting and reconciliation skills
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Analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong Excel and accounting-system skills
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Good understanding of double-entry accounting
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
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High integrity and confidentiality