Accountant at ABC Bank (African Banking Corporation Limited)

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports & statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for supportive services such as office administration

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

•  Knowledge of Financial Management:
•  Manage and oversee all aspects of accounting.
•  Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
•  Stock Broking Company Expertise:
•  Demonstrate expertise in stock broking company accounting practices.
•  Handle the complexities of financial transactions related to stock trading.
•  Tax Compliance:
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
•  Thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage workload efficiently.
•  Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining accuracy.
•  Profit and Loss (P&L) Management:
•  Prepare and analyze Profit and Loss statements to provide insights into financial performance.
•  Assist and or conduct Financial Audits:
•  Coordinate and manage financial audits.
•  Collaborate with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
•  Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
•  Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
•  Team Collaboration:
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information.
•  Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
•  Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounting function.
•  Implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
•  Maintaining books of accounts while ensuring statutory and management accounts are prepared accurately and submittedon time.
•  Co-coordinating all tax computations and remittances for the company.
•  Safeguarding the company’s assets and resources against loss, theft and ineffective use by installing and maintaining appropriate internal control systems. Report exceptions in the quarterly self-audit report.
•  Steering the designing of accounting systems; manage their implementation, maintenance and modification.
•  Liaising with external auditors and statutory bodies to ensure compliance with the regulatory body
•  Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations.
•  Participating in direct preparation of budgets & forecasts, and report performance against actual.
•  Efficient and effective management of the company’s business cycle in relation to timely debt collection, timely processing of payments for goods and services rendered.
•  Reviewing cash flows and financial requirements for the organization.
•  Ensuring ISO standards are implemented and maintained.
•  Attend to any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Key Competencies

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management /Economics or related field.
•  At least 4 years work experience.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Confident negotiation skills.
•  Decision making skills.
•  Excellent time management.
•  Accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Strong analytical skills.
•  Reliability and honesty.
•  Ability to work under pressure.