ACCOUNTS OFFICER: PAYABLES & CAPEX – NAMFISA

JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this job is to ensure complete and accurate classification and
recording of financial transaction information and the maintenance of
accounting records in the areas of cashbooks, creditors, taxation and fixed
assets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Generate Purchase Orders to suppliers upon verification of quotations,
types of expenses and availability of budget;
• Accurate and timeous recording of all expense transactions and
supplier reconciliations;
• Prepare payment batches;
• Prepare and process cashbook transactions accurately and timeously;
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations;
• Prepare foreign payments and submit for review and authorization;
• Prepare VAT, Import VAT and Withholding Tax transactions;
• Record Fixed Asset transactions on the system and prepare Fixed
Asset Register Reconciliation;
• Assist with requests or enquiries from internal and external
stakeholders relating to Payables and CAPEX.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• Two (2) years’ related experience in an accounting environment, with
Fixed Asset Register maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Accounting practices, procedures and systems (Systems and
ITAS)
• Knowledge of Relevant Acts (e.g. (NAMFISA Act, FIM Act, Public
Procurement Act, Income Tax Act, VAT Act and other tax
requirements, etc.)

SKILLS:
• Governance, risk management, compliance and
information/knowledge management
• Quality assurance
• Continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Financial accounting
• Financial reconciliation
• Accounts payable
• Fixed asset management
• Taxation
• Service delivery etiquette
• Business writing
• Records management

REMUNERATION:
NAMFISA offers a market-related total cost to company package based on
work experience and qualifications. The package includes retirement and
medical aid benefits.