About the Job:
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the integrity of our financial records by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. The Accountant will play a vital role in preparing and recording entries related to assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, while also maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
Roles, Responsibilities, Duties:
- Record, verify, consolidate, and enter transactions to maintain the integrity of accounting information.
- Compile and analyze account information to prepare and record entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
- Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Transfer subsidiary accounts to the general ledger, prepare trial balances, and reconcile entries to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Collect information and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports summarizing the financial status of the organization.
- Initiate computer processing to produce payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of payments to employees.
- Coordinate with external auditors to complete audits, analyze general ledger accounts, and provide necessary information and support during the audit process.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements to avoid legal challenges related to financial reporting and recordkeeping.
- Complete database backups to secure financial information and maintain data integrity.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect the organization's value and reputation.
Qualification:
- Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Accounting certification required.
Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related roles, with a proven track record of maintaining financial records accurately and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording and verifying financial transactions.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in financial reporting and recordkeeping.