Accountant

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous Accountant to maintain precise financial records and manage various accounting functions at our location in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia. This role requires accuracy, compliance with tax regulations, and effective financial reporting to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and current accounting records, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and backed by adequate documentation.
• Oversee processing of creditors and debtors, including invoicing, allocation, reconciliation, and managing outstanding balances.
• Create and manage purchase orders following company guidelines and approval processes.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze creditors and debtors age analyses, addressing any abnormal or unresolved balances.
• Complete VAT and PAYE reconciliations, filings, and supporting documentation within statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate with NAMRA and auditors on VAT, PAYE payments, inquiries, and other related tax issues.
• Execute month-end accounting activities such as journal entries, accruals, reconciliation of general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Generate monthly management reports and financial schedules timely and accurately.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and documentation, assisting auditors during annual financial statement preparations and finalization.
• Handle finance-related administration and ad hoc financial reporting requests from management, including credit applications.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Proficient with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Sage accounting software is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking capabilities.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and able to work well within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a degree, diploma, or relevant financial qualification; or
• Demonstrated industry-related expertise with a minimum of five years of experience.