Accountant
Job Summary
- Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information
Duties / Responsibilities
- Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
- Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices
- Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assist with other accounting projects
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
- Assist in stock taking and Inventory management
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting or related discipline from any recognized institution
- 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Qualifications (ACCA or ICAN) certified is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
- Journal entry experience
- Account payment voucher
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
- Organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
- Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, strong typing skills.
- Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
- Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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