JOB PROFILE

Accountant
Purpose of the job
Contributes to the reliable and timely handling of the accounting processes in line with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures set by AF & KL
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepares and executes administrative accounting operations in line with GAAP and AF & KL
procedures
Activities:
 Processes and books all accounting documents and economic events, in line with AF & KL procedures
 Contributes to a reliable and timely accounting closing process by ensuring that all economic and financial
transactions are correctly accounted for in accordance with the company rules and procedures
 Ensures that all transactions are finalized in line with timing and conditions established by procedures
 Follows up on all accounting issues (assigned internally or coming from external input) until they are solved
to the end

2. Provides the Superior with regular and ad hoc information/reports on all accounting issues and
maintains contact with internal and external parties
Activities:
 Provides the Superior with reports and signed-off check-lists in accordance with internal procedures and/or
departmental needs
 Performs further analysis on quality of processing
 Keeps a regular flow of information to the Superior on activities
 Stays in touch with other AF & KL accounting departments to achieve an optimal performance of tasks
 Identifies and escalates exceptional events to higher level
 Chooses the right way of communication, e-mail or phone, with parties

Job-Requirements: knowledge, experience

 School–leaving certificate or college degree
 6 months relevant experience
 Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Applications, Accounting systems
 Intermediate level of English in writing and verbally
Job-Requirements: Competencies

Personal cluster
 Adaptability
 Drive
 Energy
 Excellence
 Initiative
 Learning orientation
 Openness to feedback
 Stress tolerance
 Tenacity
Interpersonal cluster
 Communication
 Teamwork
Business cluster
 Analytical skills
 Customer focus
 Planning and organizing
 Quality focus
 Technical/Professional knowledge