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.

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