• Responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, such as preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior or supervisory role, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• The senior accounting assistant/accounting officer will report to the accounting manager and work closely with other accounting staff, internal auditor and external auditor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Monitor and maintain the fixed asset lapsing schedules
• Assist with the preparation and filing of tax returns, VAT returns, and other statutory reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures, and implement internal controls and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits and provide supporting documents and information as required.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, and review their work for quality and accuracy.
• Perform other accounting tasks and projects as assigned by the Immediate head.

Summary

• Responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, such as preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior or supervisory role, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• The Accounting/Finance officer will report to the accounting manager and work closely with other accounting staff, internal auditor and external auditor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and accounting software (ERIC)
• Knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and experience in preparing and filing tax returns.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Monitor and maintain the fixed asset lapsing schedules
• Assist with the preparation and filing of tax returns, VAT returns, and other statutory reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures, and implement internal controls and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits and provide supporting documents and information as required.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, and review their work for quality and accuracy.
• Perform other accounting tasks and projects as assigned by the Immediate head.