We are seeking an
experienced Accountant responsible for daily bookkeeping, accounts payable and
receivables, payroll, assistance with end-of-month close, grant reporting,
audit preparation, and other related duties as assigned. The associate will
work closely with and report to the Head of Accounting and Finance.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare budgets, cash flow and projections
File documents
Upload and save swift advice for bank transfers
Scan
and upload important finance docs and correspondence
Implement recommendations from auditor’s
management letter
Give recommendations on how to reduce costs,
improve financial performance
Give recommendations on how to improve
internal controls
Post vouchers
Maintain fixed asset register
Apply for annual business license
Issue EFD receipts
Write receipts and payment vouchers
Maintain file of supplier invoices and
prepare payments
Maintain schedule of rent payments & issue
invoices
Initiate online payments
Check quality of supporting documents
Prepare TRA and other statutory payments
Prepare
salary
Calculate final benefits
Maintain record of staff advances
Issue EFD receipts and Run Z reports
Do monthly bank reconciliation
Reconcile VAT returns with EFD and sales
Do monthly petty cash reconciliation
Prepare monthly reports
Prepare debtors report
Download WHT certificates and reconcile WHT
Analyze accounts for tax exposure
Work with TRA and auditors
Calculate provisional tax and revise as
necessary.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA qualifications is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years' work experience as an Accountant
Experience with TRA audits
Conduct
oneself professionally during work hours
Show up
to work on time
Prepare
reports on time
Double
check (proof read) work for errors
Show
good communication skills
Identify and resolve problems before they
become serious
Be
proactive in all aspects of work especially TRA and statutory requirements
Keep
track of pending items and communicate if things are late
Keep update on advances in accounting, IT and
related fields