The Assistant Systems Accountant will support the wider Finance team with operating our Odoo ERP financial system. The role is focused on ensuring our finance system is accurate, in addition to enabling efficient and timely reporting. A keen interest in leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement in financial systems and monthly accounting processes is a key requirement.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Provide monthly systems driven P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow reports
· Consolidate monthly personnel expense reports
· Support financial control with weekly accounts receivable and payables reporting
· Ownership of key month end processes including foreign exchange revaluation
· Leading on finance system administration including new partner creation and maintaining exchange rates
· Writing and updating key desktop process notes
· Providing technical support and training to finance teams
· Support with new implementation and testing process
· Generate ad hoc reports from the system in support of business decision making
Competencies
· Strong experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle. Odoo a plus)
· Part qualified or in the process of completing as accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
· Highly organised and able to meet deadlines consistently
· Good understanding of financial process and IFRS accounting principles
· Good problem solving and investigation skills
· Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex processes in simple terms
Behavioral Skills
Attention to detail
Good time management skills
Self-motivation
Problem Solving and strong interpersonal skills
Planning and Organizing
Technical Competencies/Skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced Excel)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field. ACCA / CIMA / CPA qualification a plus.
Experience
Minimum 1 years of experience in accounting and finance with a focus on financial systems.