Accountant

Job Purpose 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, conducting internal and external audits, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Record day to day financial transactions ensuring accurate data entry in compliance with accounting standards.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. • Monitor bank balances and coordinate cash flow planning.

• Fixed Assets & Inventory – maintain up to date fixed asset register and perform periodic asset verification, calculate and post depreciation expenses monthly and monitor asset disposals, additions and transfers.

2. Internal Controls & Audit.

• Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end and year-end closings and generate trial balance.

• Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and documentation and responding to audit queries.

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to processes.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other external parties when necessary.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance.

• Assist in filing statutory returns and timely payments.

• Support tax consultants and respond to tax queries or audits.