MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly reports to the managing director.
• Compiles the latest and confirmed balances of the general ledger accounts to produce interim or regular end of period financial reports.
• Compiles account balances and prepares schedule of receivable, payable and other accounts for management consideration, or to complete the accounting cycle.
• Verifies that bank statements are reconciled with the Firms’ book of accounts.
• Verifies that expenditures are justified, properly made and signed and charged to correct accounts.
• Checks the agreement of the balances of subsidiary ledgers and that of control accounts in the general ledger and tests the equality of debit and credit totals (trial balance) of the general ledger account balances.
• Ensures consistency of physical count of inventories with their balances in the book of accounts.
• Checks and verifies the accuracy of payroll, correctness of petty cash payment vouchers and account coding.
• Prepares financial reports and statements resulting from subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
• Analyses records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Prepares periodical comparative reports to monitor progress and budget administration and the efficiency in material, labour and machinery utilization.
• Performs other job-related duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

Achieve Results:

• Establish, priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes, goals and objectives.
• Monitor progress toward the achievement of stated objectives.
• Implement policies and practices consistent with corporate objectives.
• Advise teammates/staff on new and current Company and Government policies, strategic directions, rules, regulations etc and promote compliance with such.
• Work closely with department heads & staff to establish an accountability framework that addresses ethical, legal and fiscal responsibilities.
  Quality Improvement and Monitoring:
• Ensure performance and quality data are collected and maintained to support utilization initiatives.
• Ensure effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practice to improve accounting process and quality outcome.
• Function as a strong advocate for sound Finance & accounting practice.
• Ensure the development and monitoring of accounting process.
• Conduct and ensure processes are in place for resources risk management and that they are functioning properly.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree or above in accounting/ Finance from recognized University or College
  Experience Required
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven work experience on related field of work
• Ability to use Microsoft Office- Excel, Peachtree etc