Job Description


Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
Ensures that Receivables and Payable are duly recorded and followed up on for prompt settlement.
Designs and enforces a proper Stock Management system to enhance efficiency and minimize wastage.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Prepares monthly payroll, pension, PAYE and NHF schedules
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying supporting documentation, obtaining payment authorization and preparing payment advice/cheques.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence.
Requirements and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares monthly/quarterly trend analysis on the company’s financial position.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Manages colleagues, workloads and deadlines.
Any other assignment that may be assigned by management.


Requirements


First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting
Must have a minimum of 4 verifiable years of work experience in core Accounting duties with the ability to work without supervision.
Experience in using computers for a variety of tasks.
Proficient with Quick Books/Sage accounting applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
ICAN or ACCA professional certification will be an added advantage.