Accounts Officer

Perform a variety of duties which involve basic accounting and bookkeeping principles, including overseeing monies collected, posting to accounts and coordinating deposit activities.

KRA- Data Entries

• Process purchase invoices and payments.
• Process sales invoices and sales receipts.
• Update necessary records, e.g. fixed assets register/Staff vehicle register.
• Processing of invoices and follow up with suppliers.

KRA- Cost Analysis and Projects

• Provide assistance to project managers in cost control.
• Perform relevant cost analysis.
• Monitor the efficiency of internal controls.
• Implement the necessary processes in the automation of internal controls.

KRA- Management accounts

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and budget.
• Prepare summary of expenses and analytical review.
• Prepare revenue reconciliation reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepare progress payment reports for contractor payments.
• Prepare of VAT and TDS returns.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis, e.g. bank/creditor/debtor.
• Prepare of stock reconciliation/inventory checks.

KRA- Administrative work

• Maintain files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents, records, and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions
• Prepare purchase requisitions/orders.
• Other administrative duties, including but not limited to: typing, copying and making phone calls.

Any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and/or required by the employer.

Qualifications Required:

• Higher School Certificate and partly ACCA qualified.
• Above 1 year practical experience in a Finance or Accounting sector

Key competences (Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Behaviors):

• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Able to work under Pressure
• Attention to details, and ability to be multi-task.
• Good communication and coordination with colleagues
• Knowledge of related computer applications.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.