Overview

We are looking for an organized accounting officer to manage the financial bookkeeping of our business. The responsibilities of an accounting officer include analyzing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting and legal requirements, and preparing budgets.

To be successful as an accounting officer, you should have a degree in Accounting, knowledge of accounting competencies, and administration skills. Ultimately, a high-quality Accounting Officer should be able to successfully contribute to the organization’s financial efficiency, while maintaining records of expenditure and profits accurately

Responsibilities

•  The successful applicant will be performing bookkeeping duties. including payroll preparation, preparation of financial reports using software applications, and any other related duties that may be assigned.
• Maintaining and reviewing financial records.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws.
• Preparing budgets regularly.
• Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports.
• Evaluating internal management systems, procedures, and risks in order to provide recommendations.
• Managing business accounts and preparing financial statemen

Qualification Requirement & Experience

•  A minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Accounting or its equivalent.
•  A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant practical accounting experience with proven leadership ability.
•  Proficiency in accounting software applications including SAGE Pastel and or any other accounting software
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with little or no supervision
• Proficiency in management systems.
• Administration skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software