Senior Accountant - Mozambique

Key Responsibilities A. Financial Transaction Management

• Review and verify all financial documents (payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, debit/credit notes, purchase orders) before entry into the accounting system.


• Check for duplicate payments and ensure correctness and completeness of all financial transactions.


• Oversee primary data capture in Serenic accounting system (payments, receipts, payroll) and prepare for FC review and posting.


• B. Bank and Cash Reconciliation


• Ensure bank and cash balances are reconciled with system records.


• Prepare and maintain reconciliation reports, reviewed and signed off by the Financial Controller and Park Manager.C. Fixed Assets and Inventory Control


• Conduct annual physical verification of fixed assets to confirm location and condition.


• Ensure depreciation is accurately calculated and recorded in line with APN policy.


• D. Audit Preparation and Support


• Assist in audit preparation by retrieving, organizing, and providing supporting documentation during audit sessions.E. Tax Compliance and Creditor Management


• Monitor and ensure timely submission of statutory payments (e.g., government tax).


• Maintain healthy relationships with creditors by ensuring prompt payments and regular reconciliations.F. Administrative and Logistical Support


• Support the administrative team by verifying the completeness and correctness of all payment documentation.


• Check calculations and supporting documents before submission for payment.


• G. Vendor and Customer Account Management


• Periodically review all customer and supplier accounts.


• Reconcile and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely settlements.H. Staff Advance Monitoring


• Track, reconcile, and report on staff advances.


• Follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely accountability.I. Insurance and Contract Management


• Monitor organizational insurance coverage (e.g., Workman’s Compensation, vehicle insurance).


• Collaborate with Legal Department to ensure all contracts are current, legally sound, and aligned with organizational interests.

General

• Provide leadership and guidance in all matters pertaining to finance (including taxation and other financial issues) and give advice and support to all those needing it


• Provide training to staff on APN financial SOPs.


• Ensure completeness of financial information before archiving.


• Assist the Park management and other park staff by providing guidance on compliance with APN, IFRS and OHADA.


• Work with grants management team to produce donor report and ensure donor compliance


• Can do the interim of either the Finance Manager or the Funding and Reporting Manager


• Contribute to implementing new systems (inventory, payroll, accounting, etc…) and improvement of SOP/Practices.


• Any other task asked by management