Accountant

SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify allocate post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
  
• Produce errorfree accounting reports and present their results.
  
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
  
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
  
• Provide technical support on Management Account.
  
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
  
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
  
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
  
• Provide input into the department s goal setting process.
  
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
  
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
  
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
  
• Plan assign and review staff s work.
  
• Support monthend and yearend close process.
  
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  
• Liaise with Head of Accounting to improve financial procedures.
  

Requirements

• Worked in a Micro finance bank or a financial institution.
  
• Familiar with preparing ALCO Report (Assets and Liability Report)
  
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  
• At least 23 years in a similar role
  
• Indepth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
• Awareness of business trends
  
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  
• Familiar with general ledger functions and the monthend/yearend close process
  
• Handson experience with accounting software packages like QuickBooks.
  
• Familiar with MS Excel skills including and pivot tables.
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail
  
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
  
• BS degree in Accounting Finance or relevant
  
• Relevant certification (e.g. ICANCMA or CPA) will be an added advantage.