Job Overview:

The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This includes maintaining financial records, preparing reports, managing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Perform account reconciliations (bank, supplier, and inter-company).
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.

Accounts Management:

• Manage accounts payable (process invoices, payments, and expense reports).
• Manage accounts receivable (issue invoices, track collections, and follow up on overdue accounts).
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate coding of transactions.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Payroll:

• Process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate deductions and remittances (statutory contributions).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and local tax laws.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Perform account reconciliations (bank, supplier, and inter-company).
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Manage accounts payable (process invoices, payments, and expense reports).
• Manage accounts receivable (issue invoices, track collections, and follow up on overdue accounts).
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate coding of transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate deductions and remittances (statutory contributions).

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS
• Strong understanding of local tax laws
• High level of accuracy
• Integrity
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is mandatory.