Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Reconciling and balancing all financial records.
• Disburse funds necessary for office operations.
• Track and confirm payments from customers and any other bank activity.
• Create well-detailed financial reports for management and for audit purposes.
• Monitor and report on any account discrepancies.
• Disburse payments approved by management for any benefits of all staff
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform an internal audit to substantiate financial statements and transactions.
• Manage the company's statutory obligations (WHT, P.A.Y.E, VAT, and any other statutory Tax estimate, etc.)
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of a BSc/HND in finance, accounting or a similar field.
• Distinctive advantage: accounting certification (ACA, CPA, etc) or an MBA will be a distinctive advantage for this position.
• Demonstrable work experience in a similar role is required
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethics.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret financial statements and come up with Quick Solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages specifically spreadsheets, Word Processing software, PowerPoint, and computerized accounting packages like Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, etc.