Financial Accountant

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The National Social Security Fund is hiring a Financial Accountant to ensure internal controls are adhered to, manage and monitor accuracy of the trial balance to aid financial reporting and quick decision making.

JOB GRADE:

D1

REPORTS TO:

Accounting and Control Manager

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

DUTY STATION:

Headquarters

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and support annual financial statements preparation in compliance with IFRS.

Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes are adhered to.

Maintain accurate system ledger entries and reconciliations.

Reconciliation & Compliance

Perform reconciliations for bank accounts (occasional), intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.

Support the reconciliation of financial data across multiple platforms and assist in identifying discrepancies.

Investigate discrepancies and resolve variances promptly within the ERP.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

ERP System Management & Optimization

Act as Finance SME (subject matter expert) during ERP implementation, upgrades, and testing.

Collaborate with Technology teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance ERP functionalities.

Support in configuring and validating ERP financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Budgeting).

Create approved new accounts and the Chart of Accounts

Drive automation and process improvements within ERP workflows.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within ERP systems.

Recommend and implement process automation to reduce manual work.

Support integration of financial data with other business systems.

Audit Support

Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Document system processes and procedures, contributing to knowledge sharing within the team

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting or Commerce

Professional Accounting Qualification; CIMA, CFA, ACCA or CPA

Work Experience:

At least 4 years’ experience in accounting and financial auditing from a busy or commercial environment

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Behavior Competencies:

Commitment and Integrity

Proactivity Innovation

Getting Work Done

Relationship Building

Communicating and Influencing

Resilience & Resourcefulness

Thinking and Problem Analysis

Technical Competences:

Risk management (Intermediate)

Financial Management (Advanced)

Audit & Assurance(intermediate)

Stakeholder Relationship management (Advanced)

Corporate Reporting(intermediate).

Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form:

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Closing date: 4th December 2025