Senior Accountant
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT DETAILED SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES 1. Financial Accounting & Ledger Management Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with accounting standards. Monitor a.
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1. Financial Accounting & Ledger Management
- Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with accounting standards.
- Monitor all accounting entries for accuracy and support documentation.
- Review general ledger, journal entries, and trial balance regularly.
- Ensure timely posting and reconciliation of all accounts.
- Manage petty cash with strict control and verification procedures.
2. Project Cost Control & Analysis
- Maintain project-wise cost tracking aligned with BOQ and cost codes.
- Review and verify project costs submitted by PMC and Procurement.
- Coordinate with PMC for consumption reports, GRNs, and site confirmations.
- Prepare monthly cost reports: Budget vs Actual vs Committed.
- Identify cost overruns early and escalate to Management and T&C.
- Assist estimation and T&C with cost data for BOQ pricing and variations.
3. Vendor Payments & Subcontractor Settlements
- Verify supplier invoices against LPO, GRN, and contract terms before processing.
- Ensure project codes and cost codes are correctly assigned.
- Prepare payment vouchers with full supporting documents.
- Track subcontractor bills, retentions, advance recovery, and milestone payments.
- Reconcile supplier and subcontractor statements monthly.
4. Client Billing, Certification & Collections
- Review progress billing prepared by PMC or T&C Department.
- Submit invoices to clients based on certified work progress.
- Track certification status, dues, and payment ageing.
- Follow up with consultants/clients for delayed payments.
- Prepare accounts receivable ageing reports for Management.
5. Treasury, Cash Flow & Bank Control
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Manage bank accounts, cheque issuance, and online banking approvals.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts.
- Monitor loan repayments, financial commitments, and cash movements.
- Track post-dated cheques and due payments.
6. VAT, Corporate Tax & Compliance
- Maintain VAT computation, input VAT, output VAT, and reconciliation.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
- Ensure all tax-related documentation is properly maintained.
- Support external auditors and tax consultants with required data.
- Assist in maintaining corporate tax records and compliance files.
- 7.
- Payroll Oversight (in coordination with HR)
- Review WPS payroll file prepared by HR for accuracy.
- Verify salary adjustments, overtime, allowances, and deductions.
- Prepare payroll-related accounting entries.
- Process EOSB, settlements, and salary disbursements.
- Maintain payroll ledger and reconcile monthly.
8. Financial Reporting, Audit & Management Support
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analyze financial performance and provide insights for decision making.
- Assist Management in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cost projections.
- Prepare audit schedules and support year-end financial audit.
- Maintain financial policies and internal control procedures.
9. Asset, Licensing & Insurance Records
- Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
- Track company licences, insurance policies, and renewal dates.
- Assist in insurance claims for vehicles, projects, and liabilities.
10. Documentation, Registers & Internal Controls
- Maintain well-organized accounting records, registers, and financial files.
- Ensure strong internal controls for approvals and payment procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality of financial data.
- Provide financial support and information to all departments when required.
Non-Negotiable Rule
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, proper cost control, and timely reporting.
A task is not considered complete until it is fully verified, recorded, supported with documentation, and communicated to the respective stakeholders.
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