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Job Description Job Detail Designation: Job Function: Department: Reporting To: Performance Review Period: Authorities: Last

Updated: Relationships With Manager Finance & Accounts Chief Financial Officer All Departments Purpose of the position The Accounts Officers primary role is to assist in the department to the administration of the Companys financial accounts. Good management decisions rely heavily on accurate and timely presentation of financial information. As such the overall financial health of the Company is supported from this area through the delivery of effective accounts department services. The role is to be performed with high standards of service to external and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Responsibility 1 - Accounts Receivable Function Daily/periodic Invoicing process invoices of supplier/customer upon receipt of duly approved relevant invoice request. Receipt of bills of employee/supplier/customer Checking and verifying to process cheque payments, other banking transactions and direct deposits. Daily banking cheques and cash. Checking and review monthly journals interest received etc. Purpose Report directly to Manager Finance & Accounts and undertake tasks at direction of as well as independently. When Manager Finance & Accounts unavailable report directly to CFO. Give advice and provide assistance to all other staff where/when required. Accounts Officer Accounts Officer Finance & Accounts Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 3 Months / Not applicable As defined under the Finance and Accounting Manual April 27, 2012

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Communicate with employee/supplier/customer regarding invoicing and payment thereof. Responsibility 2 Accounts Payable Function Processing of creditors invoices. Raising of payments ensuring proper authorizations via cheque and electronic funds transfer. Manage and reconcile office petty cash. Communicate with creditors regarding outstanding accounts and payment of outstanding accounts. Responsibility 3 Payroll Function Processing, checking and maintenance of monthly payroll transactions. Monitoring posting of transactions in Payroll System / General Ledger. Signing of cheques as one of the signatory. Responsibility 4 Monthly Reporting/Annual Reporting Assist Superiors where required with the preparation of monthly/annual financial reports.

Secondary Responsibilities Responsibility 5 Administrative Functions Assist the department in respect of implementation of rules and procedure as and where required. Association and co-ordination with the procurement committee. Responsibility 6 Compliance Activities Assist Manager Finance & Accounts/CFO where required with compliance regime with regards to GST, Withholding and Payroll Tax. Minimal exposure. Responsibility 7 Other tasks where required Any other duties assigned via Finance Order or listed in Finance and Accounting Manual or asked by the departmental superiors.

Skills and Personal Attributes Demonstrated ability to contribute in a professional and collaborative way to a team. Demonstrate high level of oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding sensitive and confidential matters, and maintain effective working relationships in a high volume environment. Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative and sound judgment.
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Excellent organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities meet regular deadlines and take follow up action.

I hereby declare that I will follow the Companys rules and regulations, departmental ordered and will abide by the following: Statement of Code of Ethics perform their duties in accordance with the appropriate recognized ethical and legal standards; practice honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work; exhibit professionalism in the workplace, and conduct themselves in a way that will continue to promote the management's confidence in the integrity of the Company; be fair-minded, non-discriminatory, and treat all individuals, both internal and external to the Company equitably, with civility, respect and dignity; fulfill their assigned responsibilities, and be proactive in developing the skills necessary to provide high job performance; exercise fiduciary responsibility with respect to safeguarding the Companys assets; exercise custodial responsibility with respect to the use of Companys property and resources; exercise, within the requirements of the Companies Ordinance record related laws. Records related law, confidentiality with respect to information, records, and data management, respecting the rights and privacy of individuals; take action to mitigate any real or perceived conflicts of interest; and comply with Federal and Provincial laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures. Value Statements Loyalty: We are committed to be loyal to the organization at our maximum. Excellence/Quality: We value innovative, timely, efficient, solution-oriented, and costeffective services and systems. We are committed to achieving the highest levels of management satisfaction. We provide leadership to the organization in delivering proactive financial solutions and services in support of the corporation strategic plan. Employee Focus: We are committed to the success of our employees as they are our most valuable resource. Teamwork: We value the contribution our staff makes in achieving our mission and we support and encourage teamwork and personal development to ensure a high level of competence, expertise, and satisfaction.

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Integrity: We provide services in an honest, ethical, open, courteous, caring and concerned manner, respecting all people and the free exchange of ideas. Stewardship: We practice sound financial management and are committed to ensuring the efficient and effective use of Company resources. Secrecy: We are committed to maintain secrecy unless rules, regulations, procedures, law or loyalty demands otherwise. Communication: We communicate with our various levels of management, Managing Director, Directors of the Board and internally to manage expectations and assure the highest levels of satisfaction. We actively seek partnership opportunities and solicit employee and inter-departments input and respond to their concerns.

Signature__________________________________________Date________________________ Name of employee: _____________________________________________________________ Chief Financial Officer Signature__________________________________________________Date________________

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