1. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Assist in overseeing the financial health of the company through the efficient delivery
of effective accounts receivable and payable services to the business in order to ensure
smooth workflow for the attainment of organizational goals.
2. POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: General Manager
Responsible for: Assist in Developing and overseeing financial strategies in
accordance with the policies and procedures of the
organization in order to maintain appropriate accounting
principles and procedures.
Main Relationships: Liaise with departments , external clients as well as
concerned people within the company related to any
accounting transaction.
3. SCOPE OF THE JOB
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate and
timely financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements,
and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures
4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES NOT LIMITED TO:
Maintain a project based accounting system which can produce the necessary
accounting information (profit/loss, cash flow, etc…) related to each specific
project executed by the company
reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
general ledger operations
Post journal entries in Peachtree System
assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial
statements
assist with preparation of monthly financial reports
assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable
assist with tax computations and returns
assist in budgets and forecasts
assist with payroll administration
account/bank reconciliations
assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls
and procedures
Look after all banking services in relation to credit facilities, Letter of
credits, Letter of Guarantee, deposits and telex transfers /payments
required for the day today operation of the company
Oversee the budget of the company and produce progress reports to
the general manager
Input financial figures in the accounting software, and produce income
and financial statement in addition to maintain safe accounting
procedures related to the accounting data and original accounting
records
Assist in stock keeping/purchasing and recording assets in the general ledger of the company.
Coordinate with the projects department in relation to the required
project purchases, expenses and budgets
Handles the monthly petty cash of the company and introduce a petty
cash system as per the policies and procedures of the company
Facilitate any accounting services and requirements needed by the
Auditors of the company
Look after staff payroll and overtime
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in improving business ideas and profits
Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software
systems and manual filing systems.
Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
University Graduate
5 years minimum experience
High level experience in general accounting in relation to general trading
business and projects
High level experience in budgeting
High level experience in financial analysis
Excellent knowledge in pitch tree or Tally accounting software
Very well organized and honest
Fluent in English Language
