Accounts Executive – Accounting & Finance Operations

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Executive to manage Afrex Ltd’s day‑to‑day accounting, financial reporting and treasury activities. You will work closely with the operations team to monitor cash flows, prepare invoices and support audit processes.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and post transactions, journals and adjustments in Sage Pastel Evolution.
• Prepare monthly and annual accounts, including trial balances, financial statements and supporting schedules; complete month‑end and year‑end close.
• Perform bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and clear outstanding items.
• Process banking and multi‑currency transactions, maintain cashbooks and prepare payments for approval.
• Coordinate with the operations team to update cash‑flow forecasts, monitor receipts and payments, and identify funding requirements.
• Issue client invoices, reconcile debtor accounts, monitor ageing and follow up on collections and billing queries.
• Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit schedules and supporting documents, and resolve audit queries.
• Ensure accurate accounting records, audit trails and compliance with internal controls.
• Work with banks and finance teams on treasury matters and support ad‑hoc finance tasks.

Required profile

• Part‑qualified ACCA; a degree in Accounting or Finance is an advantage.
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, including preparation of monthly and annual accounts and involvement in external audits.
• Hands‑on experience with Sage Pastel Evolution preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and practical experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Knowledge of local tax laws.
• Experience in client invoicing, debtor collections, online banking and multi‑currency transactions.
• High attention to detail, ownership of deadlines, integrity and discretion with financial information.
• Good written and spoken English and ability to work closely with operations teams, banks and auditors.

Required skills

• Sage Pastel Evolution
• Microsoft Excel
• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliations
• Cash‑flow monitoring
• Online banking
• Multi‑currency transaction processing

What we offer

• Monthly salary of Rs 45,000–Rs 55,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance cover.
• Company pension plan.
• Opportunities to develop accounting expertise with exposure to treasury and trade financing.
• Cross‑training across group entities to broaden skills and experience.