Accountant

Role overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers, journals, and accounts payable and receivable records; record daily transactions and complete posting.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and regular financial summaries for management.
• Process invoices, payments, and expenses; manage timely payables and collections; reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with tax preparation and filing, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and track changes in tax regulations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, monitor budget controls, and report variances.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing requested records, documentation, and explanations.
• Review expenses, identify improvement opportunities, recommend cost-saving strategies, and report regular expenses.
• Analyze financial performance against key metrics and recommend ways to improve results.
• Maintain organized compliant electronic and physical records; follow accounting policies and procedures and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments and communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a general accountant or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• CPA or ACCA certification is a plus.