Company Accountant

We are looking for an outstanding Accountant, who is driven to consistently overachieve, to manage the financial and management account functions in a Micro-Finance Bank . The successful candidate will analyze everyday financial activities, pass the entries, prepare the reports, and subsequently provide advice and guidance to management on future financial plans.

Job Description

• Prepare and provide financial and management accounting reports and interpret financial information to management while recommending further courses of action. • Maintain and update accounting records and files • Analyse budgets and create expense reports • Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns • Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses) • Reconcile bank statements • Analyse transactions with internal and external stakeholders • Conduct month-end and year-end closures • Prepare documents for audits • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations • Ensure timely, accurate consistent recording of all activities of the company in the books of accounts. • Analyze revenues, costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company's actual performance compared to the plans. • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. • Liaise with external auditors and tax consultant and company secretary for prompt audit, resolution, and filing of annual returns. • Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations.

Requirements

Required Education/Qualification • BA/BSc in Economics, Finance Accounting, Engineering, and or Mathematics., MSc is a plus • Professional qualifications such as ACCA/ACA/CFA/CPA is a must.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant proven work experience in Micro-Finance Bank industry. • Preference will be given to candidates currently in similar roles within the financial services sector.

Required Skills • In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping • Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models • Proficiency in accounting software • Solid math, analytical, and decision-making skills • A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles • Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations • Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; • Attention to detail, Confidentiality and integrity • Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Able to work with and support cross-functional teams