Senior Accountant

Organization

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, prepare journal entries, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor variances, and contribute financial insights for decision-making.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations; improve financial controls and procedures.
• Validate supporting documents for financial transactions and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare cheques and payrolls, issue bank transfer letters, and follow up on employees’ receipt of payroll.
• Maintain manual and computerized books and ledgers; report bank and AP/AR reconciliations to the direct manager.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and detailed schedules for receivables, expenses, fixed assets, and other accounts.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Verify physical cash balances and inventory against accounting records.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and send monthly statements to debtors.
• Review suppliers’ invoices against LPOs and receiving reports; coordinate and manage documentation for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Strong general ledger, journal entry, and financial statement reporting skills are required.
• Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning, compliance, and control skills are required.
• Proficiency with Oracle and spreadsheet tools and ability to analyze financial data and produce clear reports are required.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, communication, and collaboration skills are required.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a regulated or public-sector environment, and familiarity with audit processes are beneficial.