Accounting and Administration Officer

Job Purpose

Ensuring complete financial record by managing internal controls, policies and procedures. To support the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Recoding day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process using quick books software.

Prepare and posting journal entries for various transactions, such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation

Reconciling ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of the management accounts and financial statements

Reconciling cash book to bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.

Assisting with the month end and year end closing processes, including the preparation of management accounts and financial statements

Analyzing financial date to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement

Providing and preparing financial information such as debtors and creditors schedules required by management or other departments

Follow up on accounts receivables and ensuring the prompt collection of amounts due

Revenue recognition including invoicing

Ensuring accurate revenue and expense management

Responsible for the coordination of business planning and budgeting process

Managing all statutory returns ZRA,NAPSA and NHIMA

Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program

Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services

Requirements

Relevant tertiary or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance such as first level

ZICA/CIMA/ACCA

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Minimum 1 years in a similar role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft packages

Ability to independently manage workload and deadlines