Accountant
Career Objectives
- This role requires a thorough and deep understanding of basic and fundamental accounting principles.
- Ideal candidate for this role must have good communication skills, he must be a self-starter and team player with outstanding mathematical capabilities.
- Knowledge of invoicing and preparation of financial reports is required. Summary of Skills: Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and bookkeeping procedures.
- In-depth and broad information about patterns of preparation of balance sheets, profit or loss, maintaining general ledgers, Invoicing and reconciling account statements.
Job Description
- Preparation of customers invoices.
- Issuance of receipt for payment made by customers
- Tracing of direct lodgment into the bank accounts and reconciliation with invoices and receipts raised.
- Raising of cheques for payment and daily banking operations.
- Preparation of payment vouchers in a manner that ensures that transaction classifications are in appropriate heads
- Daily postings of all payment vouchers
- Maintain general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, income and expenses
- Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortizations, errors and variances.
- Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations and foreign exchange.
- Provide appropriate accounting information on any customer accounts/ledger and balances whenever needed.
- Preparation of fixed assets schedule.
- Assist various departments in detailing or resolving any accounting issues or queries.
- Analyze and perform foreign currency transaction reporting, and provide foreign exchange-related data.
- Assist in preparation of tax schedules and filing activities.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts with trial balance and revenue accounts with cash lodgment, receipt raise/issued and credit sales.
- Prepare schedule of provision for doubtful debts.
- Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.
- Follow the documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.
- Prepare cash flow statements and resolve outstanding balancing issues.
- Ensure that the accounting department adheres to the standard accounting principles and procedures of the company.
- Perform the end of the month account closing activities.
- Provide details and commentaries for all balances on trial balance with analysis of variances and movement in balances.
- Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepare a Step-by-Step listing of your work process; Please note that this is a critical function without which you will not qualify for any form of leave;
- Any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by the CFO or Head of Finance to assist in achieving Finance & Accounts Department and overall organizational objectives.
Qualifications
- A Degree in Accounting.
- A Certification in Accounting is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role.
Skills and Competencies:
- Analytical skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Computation skills
- Strong Numerical Skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Problem solving skills.
Driver
Job Summary
- To provide secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and/or goods. Deliver
- payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers, assist with postage and with pick up of office purchases, including flight tickets and any other tasks required by Head of Administration or his/her substitutes. Act as a backup for the Receptionist, assist with meeting room re- arrangement for various meetings/events and perform occasional handyman jobs inside the Office.
Responsibilities
Transport of staff, consumables and hospital equipment (Logistic Support):
- Provide transportation for Head of Office, other employees of EFH and visitors.
- Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing.
- Pick up flight tickets.
- Deliver correspondence and consumables to other branches.
- Facilitate airport pick-ups for VIP visitors and transportation during official visits
Service vehicle maintenance management:
- Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the Transportation Department and apply for the renewal for the vehicle license.
- Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.
- Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary.
- Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside – Keep track of timely car insurance renewals
- Update monthly mileage records.
- Maintain log book of each service vehicle on daily basis.
Act as back up for the Receptionist and as a messenger:
- Act as a backup for the Receptionist during lunch hours and as needed by answering to the phone and taking care of visitor registration, incl. maintaining a register of incoming visitors.
- Support Administration Section as a messenger by assisting with the mail deliveries, both incoming and outgoing.
Other Tasks:
- Assist with office and meeting room re-arrangement for various meetings/events.
- Occasional handyman jobs in the Office, such as hanging pictures and small office repairs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Senior Secondary School certificate is required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a corporate driver.
- A soft Technical skill in electrical or Mechanical is an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
Skills and Competencies:
- Highly skilled in driving light and heavy vehicles.
- Competent at checking the vehicle for problems and performing pre/post trip maintenance tasks.
- Excellent driving record.
- Knowledge of city streets and addresses.
- Excellent GPS and navigation skills.
- Skilled in contacting passengers by phone and arrange the pick-up time.
- Talented in preparing and making the route in an efficient way.
- Known for demonstrating a high level of courtesy and professionalism to passengers and coworkers.
- Committed to helping passengers efficiently when loading and unloading their luggage.
- Well-versed in the cleaning of both the inside and outside of the vehicle.
- Proven record of picking up passengers and listening to their concerns.
- Able to give accurate and detailed information about routes and journey.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit.
- Known for transporting passengers in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
- Thorough understanding of motor vehicle engine functionality.
- Effective skills in maintaining the log of mileage, the number of trips, passengers, and destinations.
- Familiar with all traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Willing to work flexible schedule and locations.
- Capable of lifting heavy items.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@eyefoundationhospital.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.