Accountant

ACCOUNTANT

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes.

Main Job Functions:

· Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports.

· Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.

· Document all financial transactions by entering account information.

· Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.

· Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

· Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

· Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

· Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

· Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.

· Secures financial information by completing data backups.

· Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

· Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

· Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

· Complies with local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

· Prepares special adhoc financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.

· Maintains customer confidence and protects company by keeping financial information confidential.

· Responsible for all payables and receivables transaction associated with the company.

· Assist the company with adhering to financial corporate governance rules and regulations.

· Assist the company on local financial and accounting regulations to ensure no breaches on behalf of the company.

· Work with the Human Resource department to manage payroll and pension programs.

· Liaise with trainers to co-ordinate approved training and development programs for all accounting department employees.

· Enforce all disciplinary penalties and rewards in conjunction with the corporate company s Human Resources policies.

· Report in a timely manner any incidents, accidents and or breaches of Safety and Standards to the Manager and through any stipulated internal communication protocols.

· Be open to constant change and improvement of processes and policies.

· Ensure to provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to the manager and the company board.

· Perform other related or non- related company duties assigned from time to time.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Detail oriented.

· Time management, reporting and general math skills.

· Strong interpersonal, leadership and communications skills

· The job requires a high level of confidentiality, trust and respect.

· High Professional and Ethical standards

· Excels at operating in a fast pace, high pressure multi-tasking environment.

· Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Education and Experience (Minimum Requirements):

· Bachelor s in Accounting, Finance or a CPA.

· Minimum 5-10 years experience in accounting/finance

· Experience with financial reporting requirements.

· Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.

· Excellent Computer skills and proficiency at Microsoft Office suite and basic technology literacy is essential.