Position: Accountant (Recent Job)

Job Description

• Work closely with Accountant in implementing the Financial Manual and all policies and procedures contained therein
• Weekly bank deposit and collection report
• Responsible for bank reconciliation reports
• Handling Payroll software and submitting the payroll report to Manager/Supervisor
• Prepare check requisition for the suppliers and clients payment
• Handle cash and bank transactions and other correspondence with the bank
• Maintain personnel files, leave records and others personnel administration
• Ensure that salaries are paid by the due date
• Ensure timely payment mechanism to the suppliers and service providers as organization rules and the package of service providers. Ensure that calculations are correct and that payments are coded to the correct account
• Maintain Primary and secondary books of accounts are written up properly, without errors and reconciled and accurate files are maintained
• Identify and assist the Accountant and site managers/supervisors with the resolution of any accounting and or control issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management
• Performing other duties as assigned by the management
• Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure books are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
• Preparation of various financial reports and IRD related documents
• Journals, Tally Admin, Monthly vat File, Purchases bill settlement, Fund Rotations
• Responsible for timely audit and relative tax/VAT reporting and submission

Job Specification

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree level qualification in Management, Accountancy, Finance with at least 2 years of work experience in a relevant field
• Highly Competent in Microsoft Office applications, and advanced excel skills
• Knowledge and experience of accounting systems and preferably Tally 
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with the public
• Fluency in written and vocal English language
• Should have knowledge of VAT and TAX

Values and Characteristics:

• Self-Starting and demonstrate initiative
• Innovative and passionate about excellence
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management & delegation skills
• Strong Team leader to manage a team
• A motivated and energetic person with strong communication and social skills
• Innovative and creative thinker open to new ideas and driving change & excellence