Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Document financial transactions by entering account information
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
Manage all accounting transactions
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Secure financial information by completing database backups
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarise financial status
Provide technical support and advice on management
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department's goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Ensure timely bank payments
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
Communicate with Manager and / or Director on work status and client issues that arise
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Competency and Skill Requirements
Minimum of BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
Relevant professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting / finance competencies.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years cognate experience in finance account management/ tax auditing
Excellent appreciation of financial risks and mitigating controls
Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
Awareness of business trends
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
Strong understanding of international and local tax & regulatory framework
Good understanding of the ICT industry
Strong negotiating and business development skills
Ability to think strategically and holistically
Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
MUST be from IT FIRM
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV (MS Word Format) to: [email protected] using "Accountant" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.