Accountant at All Saints' Cathedral

Key Responsibilities

• Review postings in financial systems for both P&L and balance sheet items to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies
• Track debtors in the system and liaise with relevant teams for collection of outstanding amounts
• Coordinate accurate counting, recording, and banking of offertory for Cathedral services in accordance with Cathedral procedures
• Review petty cash vouchers, petty cash reports, and bank reconciliation reports
• Enforce internal controls in petty cash management by conducting physical petty cash counts and asset verification
• Provide input for finance policy reviews to improve and strengthen the Cathedral's financial management processes
• Track payment of payables and review payment vouchers and online payments
• Prepare cash flow reports and monitor the bank's cash position
• Prepare Cathedral payroll and pay slips
• Prepare and file VAT, withholding, and corporate tax returns in compliance with statutory requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and provide relevant documents for interim and final audits
• Prepare monthly departmental and management reports
• Monitor budget at point of payment approval and conduct monthly variance tracking
• Prepare rollover instructions for Cathedral investments and facilitate timely release
• Coordinate Investment Committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or delegatee

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Financial reporting
• Planning and organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• CPA/ACCA finalist or equivalent
• Member of a professional accounting body in good standing
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience