Accounting Officer

Responsibilities:

• Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including journals, ledgers, and other documents, in compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
  
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee and process payments and receipts, ensuring that accounts payable and receivable are managed efficiently and accurately.
  
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of bank statements with internal records, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
  
• General Ledger Management: Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring accuracy in the financial records.
  
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements, for management review.
  
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns in accordance with local regulations, ensuring compliance with all statutory tax obligations (e.g., VAT, corporate tax, payroll taxes).
  
• Budget Assistance: Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, tracking actual expenses against budgeted amounts, and helping to identify variances.
  
• Audit Preparation: Assist in internal and external audits by providing required documentation, schedules, and reports.
  
• Expense Management: Verify company expenses and ensure all expenditures are accurately documented and classified.
  
• Financial Analysis: Conduct routine analysis of financial data and provide insights on trends, potential financial issues, or cost-saving opportunities.
  
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• B.SC./HND in Accounting
• Minimum of ICAN Skills Level