Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Objective:

He/She is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Duties &Responsibilities:

1. Financial reporting

Tasks

Preparation of monthly reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Verification of all reports posted in the accounting system by the accounts assistant before submission to FM

Preparation of monthly payroll

Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions.

Update and maintain the general ledger.

Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system

Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers.

Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions.

Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.

Maintenance and update of the fixed asset register

Preparation of Loan book reconciliation

Ensuring that bank reconciliations are prepared on time by the assistant accountant.

2. Statutory obligations

Tasks

Accurate and timely computation and preparation of PAYE, NHIMA and NAPSA Schedules

Submission and payment of NAPSA , PAYE and NHIMA to respective government authorities.

Ensure that annual statutory permits and licenses are paid on time.

3. Ensure adherence to internal controls

Tasks

Ensure that all payments made are properly supported by Invoices, Vouchers, Minutes, receipts books and are within the approved budget.

Processing payments: Ensure that all payments are justifiable and are processed in time to support execution of activities

Supervision: ensure that the accounts assistant performs the required tasks diligently.

Filing: Ensure that all financial records are properly filed in their respective files.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in from a recognized Accounting Institution or equivalent is desirable

Part or full professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ZICA)

Knowledge, Skills

knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

knowledge of MS Office applications

knowledge of auditing practices and principle

knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations

knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications

Key competencies:

Class B driving license

attention to detail and accuracy

planning and organizing

strategic thinking

strong communication skills

information and task monitoring

problem identification and analysis

judgment and problem-solving

supervisory skills

teamwork

stress tolerance

Only Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Applications can be sent to the following email address – altusfinancialservices@gmail.com

Closing date for applications is 20th February 2023.