Summary

A professional Accountant accredited by an internationally recognized accounting board.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Timely Review & Produce Bank Reconciliation, Vendor/Customer, Cash & Branch Account Reconciliation.
• Ensure Timely Submission of Monthly VAT, With Holding, PAYE, SDL returns. Half yearly P9 -P10 & with holding returns.
• Produce error-free accounting reports
• Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and accuracy in record keeping.
• Provide technical support and assist CFO in preparation & presentation of Monthly Management Accounting, And Other Monthly/Quarterly Management Report.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial Budgets & Forecast exercise
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits, tax returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with CFO and Group CFO to improve financial procedures
• Other Reporting and/or Analytical tasks as and when assigned

Education and Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting ERP software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) will be preferred

Requirements

• 2 years Proven experience as Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills