Fixed-Term Accountant

About the role

Momentum Investments is looking for a skilled and qualified Fixed-Term Accountant to join its workforce in Windhoek, Namibia. The role centres on accurately controlling and processing financial information, including financial reporting and analysis, so that business processes and decisions can be informed by sound financial data.

Key responsibilities

• Review documents to confirm the correct level of authorisation and raise exceptions with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review general ledger journal allocations and expense journals, and reconcile them to the financial statements and budget.
• Control the reimbursement process so it stays within budget and policy limits.
• Reconcile bank statement transactions to the General Ledger and manage general ledger and other financial controls.
• Identify and resolve problems, or escalate them to the appropriate authority.
• Maintain the fixed assets register and advise on improvements.
• Analyse financial reports to spot opportunities and risks, and investigate expense variances against budget.
• Advise non-financial managers on finance matters and help develop policies around high-risk issues.
• Manage commission calculation and payment for insurance products or portfolios, and issue commission statements and invoices on time.
• Respond to client queries, deliver on service level agreements and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Grade 12.
• BCom in Accounting, Financial Management or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial services or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and systems.