Client Accountant

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, a fiduciary company, is looking for a Client Accountant.

Our client, a fiduciary company, is looking for a Client Accountant.

Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare annual financial statements, management accounts and other ad-hoc financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements;
• Perform accounting function for client entities, paying particular attention to agreements, contracts and other documents signed by an entity;
• Liaise with the appointed auditors to complete the audit of financial statements;
• Review files and journal entries;
• Check:  major transactions post balance sheet event; bank signatories (for bank confirmation letters); change in directorship;
• Statutory Return:  Prepare and submit all statutory returns as and when they fall due (quarterly computations & filing; Upload returns on MNS and arrange for electronic filing; Quarterly filing of CIS managers/corporate & APS tax filing etc.);
• Filing:  File audited financial statements& financial summaries with FSC, ROC or MRA where applicable; required filings with MRA – PAYE/VAT/NPS/TDS; filings with BOM;
• Review accounts prepared by juniors;
• Review payment instructions, resolutions and other documents prepared by administrators prior to filing or execution;
• Liaise with auditors to ensure the timely sign off of audited financial statements in line with client and regulatory requirements;
• Liaise with clients, banks, FSC, MRA when required;
• Assist with the development and monthly monitoring of KPIs, KRIs at the entity level.
• Provide assistance to other members of the Team.
• Daily and effective input on timesheet or any time management system;
• To ensure adherence to all procedures & standards as set by the company (Policy, ISO, procedures, checklists etc);
• To represent the company in relevant social including seminars, conferences and cocktails;
• To be ready to entertain clients as & when requested by Senior Management with a view of fostering the business relationship;
• Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

Qualification:

• ACCA partly qualified
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position

Candidate profile:

• Good Knowledge of legal & regulatory framework, finance principles and reporting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint;
• Very customer focused;
• Good problem-solving skills;
• Numerate and analytical skills - capable of evaluating complex financial information;
• Accurate and methodical, with great attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters,memos, instructions) with good grammar, spelling & proofreading skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, demanding, high-pressure environment;
• Exceptional organization and time management skills;
• Good judgement and decision-making skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.