Accounting Officer at HT-Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Purpose

• The accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
• Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
• ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• prepare financial management reports
• ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• monitor and support taxation issues
• develop and maintain financial data bases
• financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
• ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

Education and Experience

• accounting degree or equivalent
• 2 -5 years accounting experience in the management of financial/accounting systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
• must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• knowledge of economic principles
• knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• knowledge and experience of related computer skills (must be highly skilled in the use of the accounting software  Peachtree, advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, MS Office applications)
• must have good verbal skills and good written skills in order to handle the administrative needs that come with accounting problems
• must have excellent work habits including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done