Objectives

• To assist in meeting all the financial needs of the company by monitoring and maintaining effective financial systems.
• To ensure that the financial policies/procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, both nationally and globally; using the principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update 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
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Participate and provide inputs in the articulation and development of the Finance and Accounts departmental strategy.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the assigned portions of the management accounts.
• Provide valid inputs to ensure the internal accounting policies and procedures remain relevant to the needs of the company.
• Attend to banking transactions and businesses e.g. depositing, withdrawals, foreign exchange transfers, etc.
• Participate and provide inputs in the preparation, approval and execution process of the annual budget and regular forecasts
• Improve the systems surrounding all aspects of the company’s budgets, forecasts and business planning.
• Participate effectively in the management of the fund disbursement process in line with approved plans.

Requirements and Experience

• A University Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience
• Professional qualification such as: ACA, ACCA, etc is an added advantage.

Basic knowledge in the following key areas:

• Excellent IT skills with high proficiency in the use of MS Excel and accounting packages like Tally e.t.c.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.