ACCOUNTANT

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Description

The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations including reporting, reconciliations, payroll processing, invoicing, and compliance. The role ensures accuracy of financial data, supports internal controls, and contributes to efficient financial management and decision-making.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Cost Control & Financial Monitoring

• Prepare cost and profitability reports in a timely manner
• Conduct trend analysis and provide actionable financial insights
• Support budget preparation and monitor performance against budgets
• Manage inventory levels and monitor stock movement

2. Payroll Management

• Prepare and update payroll changes schedules by required deadlines
• Finalize payroll and ensure review completion before processing
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory deductions and remittances
• Coordinate payroll approval processes with management (e.g., MD approval)
• Ensure accuracy in bank uploads and salary processing
• Safeguard confidentiality and protection of sensitive payroll data

3. Invoicing & Internal Support

• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of customer invoices
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Support internal departmental financial requests efficiently

4. Payables & Cash Management

• Manage supplier payment cycles and ensure timely payments
• Supervise cashier operations and maintain adequate cash balances
• Ensure accuracy and accountability in cash handling processes

5. Tax & Compliance

• Perform tax ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support compliance with tax regulations and requirements

6. Reconciliations

• Ensure all key account reconciliations are performed regularly
• Maintain up-to-date reconciliation reports and summaries
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies across all ledgers

7. Financial Reporting

• Conduct daily transaction reviews to ensure accuracy
• Perform General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
• Manage and clear suspense accounts in a timely manner
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and resolve mismatches
• Support audit processes and respond to auditor queries

8. Internal Audit & Controls

• Ensure timely resolution and implementation of audit findings
• Support internal and external audit exercises within required timelines
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

9. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with HR and management to audit payroll accuracy
• Support other departments with financial data and insights

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA – ongoing or completed preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with accounting systems and ERP tools

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

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