Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting:

• Maintain accurate accounting records and process daily financial transactions. 
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and maintain the general ledger. 
• Monitor income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital accounts. 

Reconciliation & Controls:

• Perform bank, customer, loan, and investment reconciliations. 
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal financial controls. 

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and microfinance banking requirements. 
• Support internal/external audits and preparation of regulatory reports. 

Budgeting & Financial Analysis:

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis. 
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions. 

Treasury & Risk Management:

• Process payments and financial transactions while ensuring proper approvals. 
• Monitor liquidity and identify financial risks or control gaps. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. 
• ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent certification is an added advantage. 
• 2–5 years’ accounting experience, preferably within a microfinance bank, bank, or financial institution. 
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, and Microsoft Excel. 
• Financial Reporting | Reconciliation | Budgeting | Regulatory Compliance | Internal Controls | Financial Analysis | Attention to Detail | Integrity | Communication Skills