Accountant at Beacongate Limited

Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledger and preparation of the financial statement.
• Supports all audit processes, internal and external audit.
• Maintains the various ledger and Journal accounts using company’s accounting system.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Maintains account receivable and account payable;
• Prepares organization payroll and fills all relevant statutory deductions.
• Maintains Fixed Assets register.
• Produce an accurate set of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual management accounts.
• Prepares profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet for management.
• Computes and ensure tax are paid on time i.e. VAT, WHT, CIT etc.
• Assists in preparing budgets and business planning.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Requirements

• Technical knowledge, accounting software especially SAGE and databases.
• Strong analytical skill.
• Drive and resilience.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Skills

• IT knowledge, as transactions are usually done through computerised systems.
• Data processing skills, including spreadsheet packages
• Analytical and communication skills
• Unmatched attention to detail.
• General skill-set

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under

pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Teamwork:  Play a key team player role and set & example to team and others contributing to the success of achieving a shared goal.

Commitment:  Manifesting a steadfast courageous and loyal commitment to the company and the team.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings on time.

Planning/Organizing:  Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources;

Judgment:  Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate

judgment; includes appropriate people in decision making process, makes timely decisions and explains reasoning for decisions.

Productivity:  Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase quantity;

works quickly and effectively with minimal supervisory oversight.

Required Education
HND or University Degree in Finance/ Accounting

Other Requirements
Previous work experience as an accountant (Min 2-3 years)

Other Conditions

• Be Computer Literate (Ms. Office Suite Proficiency and Quick Books)
• Reports To Managing Director