Accountant at Corporate Staffing

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances.
• Assist the Finance Manager in the generation of account management reports every month.
• Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations, and foreign exchange.
• Provide appropriate accounting information to suppliers and customers when needed.
• Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries.
• Analyze and perform foreign currency exchanges.
• Support Auditor in conducting internal and external audits.
• Responsible for timely reconciliation and filing of all monthly statutory remittances (VAT, payroll related, WHT).
• Assist in tax preparation and filing activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and revenue accounts.
• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.
• Follow documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.
• Prepare cash flow statements and resolve outstanding balancing issues.
• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.
• Perform accounting analyses and reporting to support decision-making purposes. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Management

 Requirements

• Diploma or professional  qualification or degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K).
• At least 3-5 years of commercial or accounting and finance experience
• At least 3 years Audit experience
• Experience working in a busy office preferably one that handles multiple companies.
• Should be hands-on with Sage Evolution or Quickbooks & iTax.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint is required.
• Should be familiar with taxation, cash and costs analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and a strong team player.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines. 
• Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and have a strong understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the position apart from just being familiar with performing assigned tasks