Senior Accountant Kugula Group

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Secure payment by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies.
• Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.
• Work with other departments to ensure that the correct amounts are collected and paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure the company receives payments for goods and services.
• Review and analyse accounts receivable and Payables aging.
• Contact clients via phone, email, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of sales and purchase invoices.
• Reconciles various accounts on a monthly basis, bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Finance Manager.
• Assist in compiling information and preparing responses to auditors during the annual external audit.
• Update petty cash accounts for the group on a timely basis with the accounts team.
• Ensure the proper and timely booking of all receipts from debtors.
• Give training and instructions to staff about receiving cash or any mode of payment for a sale by the Group and expense reimbursements.
• Make sure all receivable and payable correspondence is kept secure.
• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
• Perform expense fundamental analysis for management review after period close every month.
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department.