Accountant at International Masters Security Systems (IMSS) Limited

Responsibilities:

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Provide technical support and advice on management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department's goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign, and review staff's work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Secure financial information by completing database backups

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
• Experience with accounting software is a compulsory

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Data Entry Management and Tax Returns
• Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented and Time Management
• Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Communication Skills and Accuracy
• Teamwork, Professionalism, Active Learning and
• Initiative, Planning and Organizing, Scheduling and Monitoring
• Clerical Knowledge, Basic Math, Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
• Risk Analysis

Qualification:

• Must have a minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Degree
• ICAN, ACA or Any such certification or a Masters Degree is plus (not compulsory)
• Knowledge of Tax Returns and LIRS and FIRS filing is a must.