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:
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:
Closing date: 4th December 2025
