Purpose of Post

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting aspects of the organisation.

Keys Skills

• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook etc. and knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting systems
• Good attention to detail
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• A great team player
• Have initiative and be innovative

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting finance or a related field

At least three to five years accounting experience

Responsible To

Finance Director/General Manager

Main Duties

• Prepare the organization’s annual accounts, payroll, periodic financial statements and cash flow projections for the Board and senior managers.
• Check all financial records to ensure compliance with the finance manual and guidelines. this also involves maintaining internal controls in accounting systems
• Perform weekly and monthly cash count.
• Document all financial information by entering all transactions in QuickBooks on a daily basis.
• Compile and disseminate financial information & reports such as checking correct coding, preparing monthly payroll and obtaining opening monthly exchange rates.
• Effectively liaise with the organization’s auditors and ensure that they are provided the necessary inputs.
• Assist the Finance Director in developing and implementing financial procedures and controls for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations including filing tax returns, making Social Security fund payments etc.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Record and monitor capital expenditure (fixed assets)
• Performing QuickBooks and accounting database back up
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies
• Submit financial reports for board meetings
• Understand and implement role as per quality, environment, health & safety management systems
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Prepare the organization’s annual accounts, payroll, periodic financial statements and cash flow projections for the Board and senior managers.
• Check all financial records to ensure compliance with the finance manual and guidelines. this also involves maintaining internal controls in accounting systems
• Perform weekly and monthly cash count.
• Document all financial information by entering all transactions in QuickBooks on a daily basis.
• Compile and disseminate financial information & reports such as checking correct coding, preparing monthly payroll and obtaining opening monthly exchange rates.
• Effectively liaise with the organization’s auditors and ensure that they are provided the necessary inputs.
• Assist the Finance Director in developing and implementing financial procedures and controls for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations including filing tax returns, making Social Security fund payments etc.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Record and monitor capital expenditure (fixed assets)
• Performing QuickBooks and accounting database back up
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies
• Submit financial reports for board meetings
• Understand and implement role as per quality, environment, health & safety management systems
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook etc. and knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting systems
• Good attention to detail
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• A great team player
• Have initiative and be innovative

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting finance or a related field
• At least three to five years accounting experience