Accountant ( Temporary)

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Completes Account payable and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments and clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval.
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents such as copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Finance and other related fields

Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in accounts payable or general accounting functions
• Good understanding of general accounting procedures and relevant accounting software
• Skilled in MS Office applications and experienced in using accounting programs
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Good interpersonal and communications skills with average English proficiency

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• problem-solving skills
• tracking and data entry skills
• teamwork
• ability to meet deadlines