Financial Accountant

Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, having established one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa. It builds, owns and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing services to mobile network operators. Helios Towers currently operates in 9 markets in Africa and Middle East.

Overview

Reporting to Financial Controller, you will oversee the implementation and operation of Financial Accountant.

Role Responsibilities

As a Financial Accountant, you will be able to:

• Update Balance Sheet support schedules, with appropriate documentation, for selecting prepayment and accrual accounts.
• Scan support onto Share-point and/or Accounts Payable system for a multitude of supplier invoices, support will include GRV’s, contracts, FAC’s as needed.
• Provide support in reconciliation of Landlord payments to be made as per the Landlord database, this will include reviewing contracts and potential returned payments.
• Ensure that the Landlord tracker in excel is maintained with the appropriate data so that the Shared Service Centre can reconcile the invoice to the ledger
• Making sure that the Shared Service Centre is provided with the correct data and liaise with them at least daily, if not more regularly, to resolve any outstanding queries regarding postings related to Cash & Bank & Invoices.
• Assist the Finance team with the cash flow process by keeping up-to date on what key payments are to be made and what payments have been delayed due to internal process delays
• Provide assistance to the Financial Controller with regards to Month-end reporting by reviewing GL accounts and entries against accruals.

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in the role, you will be/will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Professional qualifications – CPA (T) or Part Qualified Accountant (Intermediate – Final level)
• Experience in driving culture change process and building a common culture.

Desired Skills

• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic accounting principles knowledge, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.