ACCOUNTANT

Accountant JD: - Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring records are accurate and that taxes are paid. - Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers - Completing analysis of the employee expenditures - Managing income and expenditure accounts - Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data - Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status - Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations - Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company - Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets - Processing tax payments and returns - Manage all accounting transactions - Publish financial statements in time - Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings - Ensure timely bank payments - Compute taxes and prepare tax returns - Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements - Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity - Audit financial transactions and documents - Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary - Comply with financial policies and regulations - Reconcile accounts payable and receivable Requirements and skills: - Work experience as an Accountant - Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Hands-on experience with accounting software like SQL, Autocount etc. - Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables - Experience with general ledger functions - Ability to work independently - Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills - BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree - Additional certification (MIA, ACCA, CPA,CMA, ICAEW) is a plus