General Accountant

About the jobDigiZag 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.ResponsibilitiesGeneral 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.QualificationsBachelor’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.