Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and communicating periodic financial and management reports. 
• Assist with month-end and year-end account closings, and annual financial statement audits. 
• Ensuring periodic statutory filings, in compliance with local and national regulations. 
• Managing treasury functions, such as cash management, petty cash, and bank activities. 
• Maintaining a solid internal control environment with sound document retention/management practices, and preparing periodic account reconciliation. 
• Liaise with external auditors, vendors, and regulatory bodies. 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly staff payroll. 
• Prepares analysis of accounts as requested. 
• Weekly and monthly reconciliation of receivable and payable accounts. 
• Checking and authorizing petty cash reimbursement. 
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned by direct supervisor. 

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Economics, or related disciplines from any reputable university. 
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience within a structured business environment such as Consulting, Accounting, etc. Experience in Audit will be an added advantage. 
• ACA/ACCA certified. 
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 
• Good use of any accounting software. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – oral and written. 
• Strong analytical skills.