Ideco Ltd is looking for an Accountant who will manage all financial transactions and budgets, audit financial documents and procedures, reconcile bank statements and calculate tax payments and returns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accountant will perform a wide range of duties and responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial statement and monthly closing and cost accounting reports in a timely manner.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Supervise accounting section and guide staff by coordinating activities.
• Ensure proper stock control and effect physical checks from time to time.
• Establish costing sheet for all imports while ensuring that there are no discrepancies.
• Interact with the external auditors in completing audits.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Part or Fully qualified ACCA required
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar position
• A minimum of 1 year managing a team within the accounts function.
• Knowledge of VAT act, Income Tax Act and Customs procedures
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, and management account
• Highly detail-oriented