Current Vacancies

Position Summary (A short paragraph about the position)

The Accounts Officer will be mainly required to provide the most efficient, reliable, and timely service in support of the smooth running of the Finance Department.

 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. General accounting duties including the processing of purchasing invoices, inventory transactions and reconciliations.

2. Other accounting duties such as reconciling supplier statements, raising and posting journals and other general ledger postings and inputting of petty cash transactions

3. Check delivery notes and purchase orders in respect of prices with invoices received from suppliers

4. Investigating of any mismatches and reporting any discrepancies for corrections

5. Assign expenses to appropriate cost centres including coding and checking of approved invoices

6. Prepare periodical reports as requested to assist in the analysis of accounts

7. Liaise courteously with inter-departments,  suppliers, external auditors and other stakeholders as necessary

8. Providing any other accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department as may be deemed necessary

Level of Education Standard & Experience Required

• MQF LEVEL 4 (A’LEVEL) Minimum

• FIELDS OF STUDY – accounts

• TYPE OF WORKING EXPERIENCE – similar experience within a Finance Department

• LANGUAGES- WRITTEN/SPOKEN - strong communication skills in English

Compatibility with the Company’s Values

• Possess an aptitude towards creating a safe environment to himself and others

• Be able to commit and provide quality to his/her line of work

• Strive to create a customer-driven approach

• Believe that teamwork makes work more efficient and leads to better productivity

• Show respect and integrity at the workplace and able to work in a team

• Believe that continuous professional development is the key to continue growing within the Company and keen to attend training as required

• Cultivate a strong understanding of key social and environmental issues

 

• Competencies

• Personal

o Organisational and planning skills

o Problem solving and decision-making skills

o Time management and multitasking skills

o The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

o The ability to work independently and as part of a team

o A methodical approach to work, A sense of initiative, Accuracy, Assertiveness, Attention to detail, Business acumen, Diligence, Efficiency, Flexibility, Proactive and energetic attitude

 

• Technical (Specific to the Job)

o Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems

o Technical skills related to the analysis and reporting of financial data

o Knowledge of accounting and financial record keeping principles

o Competence in Mathematics

o The ability to clearly and coherently record and explain financial information to others

 

• Information Technology

o Proficient in operating Microsoft Excel

o Competent in operating Microsoft Word and Outlook

o Knowledge of Shireburn Financial Manager and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365

 

• Health & Safety

o Knowledge of health and safety procedures

 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position within the Project Unit involves direct management of the units’ profitability, projects’ performance, systems, and processes, preparation of budgets, and overall responsibility of the units Finance Department.  The candidate should act as a business partner to the Head of Unit, have a strategic mindset with a strong desire to continuously improve processes, systems and financial results.  The candidate must possess strong leadership skills, with a sense of ownership and be a change champion.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Liaising with the post contract department to obtain enough operational insights to enable him/ her to monitor projects’ performance and profitability versus budget, and propose improvements.
• Liaising with project cost-control to perform costing reviews and variance analyses to find the appropriate opportunities to reduce costs.  At the same time, seek ways on how to integrate the cost control function with the finance department.
• Supervise the unit spending on overheads versus budget. Introduces methods, systems, and other cost savings ideas to reduce the company spending on overheads.
• Streamline and take control of the unit processes, possibly by digitalising where feasible.
• Liaise with other departments to gain ownership of the cashflow cycle.
• Collate, prepare, and interpret reports, budgets, and accounts.
• To forecast the units’ cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and funds available for investment.
• Analyse change and advise management on the best way forward considering developments.
• Participate in the formulation of strategic and long-term business plans, including preparation of the company budget.
• Report to the projects steering committees with the project progress and results.
• Report to the unit advisory board with the unit and project results.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is carried out in office environment.
• Experience working in Project related finance (IFRS reporting, Management Accounting and Budgeting) will be considered an asset.
• At least 5 years experience in Construction/Project Related Accounting.

 

EDUCATION & LICENSES REQUIRED

• MQF Level 7 in Accounting/Fully ACCA qualified.
• Warranted Accountant

 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / QUALITIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS POSITION 

• Have excellent communication skills
• Proficient in operating Microsoft Excel 
• Competent in operating Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Preference given to candidates having knowledge of Shireburn Financial Manager and/ or Microsoft Business Central
• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards and regulations
• Proficiency in Mathematics
• The ability to explain financial information clearly and coherently to clients or management

 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position within the Projects Unit involves the supervision of the day-to-day finance operations, managing a team, prepare monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines, adherence to statutory requirements such as submission of VAT reports, annual financial audits.  The candidate is also involved in the budget preparations and ad hoc computations.  This position within the Projects Unit is also responsible in setting up and overseeing controls, policies and procedures to safeguard the company assets and operations.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Manage the company’s financial accounting, reporting, monitoring and control systems

·         Oversee the selection, training, delegation of tasks and performance of staff

·         Preparation of monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines

·         Setting up and analysing of the unit KPI’s on a regular basis

·         Analysing of monthly results and report on and suggest ways for improvement

·         Responsible in streamlining and improve processes and controls by introducing digital solutions

·         Responsibility for all company inventory recording, verifications and investigations of any discrepancies

·         Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow reporting

·         Preparation of documentation and liaison with our external auditors in anticipation and during the company’s statutory audit

·         Preparation and submission of quarterly V.A.T. Returns.

·         Preparation and submission of annual MBR requirements

·         Reporting of statistical information to NSO

·         Keep abreast with relevant changes in international accounting standards, best practices and applicable regulations

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is carried out in office environment.
• Experience working in Project related finance (IFRS reporting, Management Accounting and Budgeting) will be considered an asset.

 

EDUCATION & LICENSES REQUIRED

• MQF Level 6 in Accounting. 
• Warranted Accountants will be given preference.

 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / QUALITIES / TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS POSITION 

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in operating Microsoft Excel.
• Competent in operating Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Preference given to candidates having knowledge of Shireburn Financial Manager and/ or Microsoft Business Central.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Mathematics.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly and coherently to clients or management.