Financial Account/Administrative Officer at Talents and Skills Africa

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
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Plan and co-ordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Organize and supervise office activities
• Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in accounting/administrative role
• Excellent accounting software user (Peachtree or Sage) and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• In-depth understanding of office management procedures and departmental and legal policies
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles and customer service procedures
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented- having an eye for details required in managing tasks and reporting
• Strategic planning skills and resourcefulness

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• HND or BSC in Accounting or any related course
• CIMA, ACCA or ICAN membership is an added advantage