Controlling Officer - Bunge

To provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Finance team while ensuring adherence to regulatory controls and statutory requirements.

General Duties:

• Responsible for the monthly journal entries in SAP
• Assist in performing monthly bank reconciliation on all accounts
• Ensure adherence to all governance controls including SOX.
• Prepare and check expenses of all staff
• Ensure and maintain an accurate Petty cash overview
• Checks invoices and ensure they contain the necessary information needed to facilitate timely payment
• Prepare and follow up on the timely payment of all statutory returns and account payable transactions
• Ensure all expenses and requests for disbursements are approved by the appropriate signatories
• Ensure all accounts payable are captured in the accounting software(SAP)
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and file all documents chronologically

Other Duties

Performs any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Departmental Relations

Maintain contact with departmental heads and other employees on all finance related issues

External Relations

Maintain relationships with auditors, FZB,GRA and other relevant agencies.

COMPETENCIES

• Educational Qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• Previous Experience
• At least a proven track record of 2 years experience in a similar role;
• Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Knowledge in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Experienced in the use of SAP accounting software.
• Record and Book keep skills
• Understanding of Regulatory and Statutory requirements
• Competent to use MS Office

• Experience with an international manufacturing company
• Personality
• Team-player- Ability to relate and work in cooperation with people at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High Level of confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrates sound work ethics
• Effective verbal and written communication skills