Accounting Executive

Responsibilities:

• Document and Report on all financial transactions of the company.
• Effectively manage the company’s cash flow and recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Analyze/summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other key management reports.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Accounts Payable: Assist in processing vendor invoices, matching them with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Accounts Receivable: Support in invoicing clients for services rendered. Assist in monitoring accounts receivable balances and following up on overdue payments.
• General Ledger Entries: Assist in recording daily financial transactions in the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting Assistance: Support in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist in analyzing financial data and preparing variance analysis reports.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Support in providing documentation and information for internal and external audits.
• Taxation Support: Aid in gathering information and preparing documentation for tax filings and corporate income tax returns.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and accurate forecasting of costs and revenues.
• Track project expenditures, ensuring they are within the approved budget and that any variances are identified and investigated. Implement cost-control measures to optimize project efficiency.
• Track and report on capital expenditures associated with projects, ensuring that CAPEX is within approved limits and accurately reflected in financial statements
• Prepare a monthly financial report for Management.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company financial information with discretion.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Possession of a relevant professional certification – ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project accounting, financial planning, and budgeting, preferably in an architectural or construction company.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Experience with joint venture accounting, cost recovery, and financial management in the Architectural design and construction industry.
• Knowledge of accounting standards. – GAAP, IFRS, etc.
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Strong financial decision making skill.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to be proactive at all times.
• Must have a high level of integrity and be self-motivated.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent Analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Must have multi-tasking capability and be performance-driven.
• Proficiency in accounting software and general IT tools.
• Awareness of industry trends and applications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.