About the job
DigiZag is looking to hire a full-time General Accountant who will support DigiZag’s Finance team in maintaining accurate and organized financial records. This role covers a wide scope of day-to-day accounting support, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll documentation, and audit preparation.
Responsibilities
General Accounting & Ledger Support
* Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
* Assist in preparing and posting journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
* Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
* Assist in reconciling prepaid balances and ensuring accuracy.
* Help track and record staff advances and reimbursements.
* Support general ledger accounting activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
Reconciliations
* Assist in reconciling bank statements and investigating discrepancies.
* Support reconciliation of supplier and customer accounts on a regular basis.
* Help monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
* Ensure AR and AP entries are accurately recorded and matched with supporting documents.
* Assist with regular bank reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are identified and followed up on.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
* Process supplier invoices and assist with timely payment processing.
* Help maintain and monitor customer balances, reports, and receipts.
* Support reconciliation and monitoring of staff-related financial transactions.
* Assist in maintaining accurate Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) records and supporting documentation.
Payroll & Employees Records
* Assist in payroll processing, ensuring accurate data entry of benefits and deductions.
* Help maintain employee financial records for payroll and audit purposes.
* Collaborate with HR to ensure data accuracy and timely processing.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance Support
* Assist in preparing documentation for VAT returns in compliance with FTA deadlines.
* Help maintain up-to-date records for compliance audits and inspections.
Fixed Assets Support
* Assist in maintaining the Fixed Asset Register (FAR).
* Help track acquisitions, disposals, and asset movements.
Audit Support & Documentation
* Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of financial transactions.
* Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documents.
Microsoft Office & Excel Support
* Use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, to maintain financial records, prepare reports, and support accounting activities.
Collaborative Communication
* Coordinate with HR, Marketing, Growth, Partnerships and Operations teams on financial matters as needed.
* Address basic financial inquiries and provide clarification to stakeholders.
* Maintain good communication and organizational skills when coordinating with internal teams and handling accounting-related tasks.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
Proficiency in English.
Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Exposure to accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or Odoo) is a plus.
Other Duties
* Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support DigiZag’s finance objectives.
