Accountant at Hello Tractor

Job Summary

• The accountant will be responsible for the timely, accurate and complete recording of all business transactions, and the timely preparation of Hello Tractor’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• S/he will also be responsible for the preparation of reporting packages to satisfy the reporting requirements of applicable regulatory authorities and external stakeholders (e.g., donors).

The accountant will be responsible for:

• Maintaining existing policies and procedures for Finance and Accounting (e.g., Accounting principles, Finance policy, standard operating procedures)
• Participating in the development of new policies, procedures, and controls as required.
• Maintaining the Chart of Accounts
• Conducting the monthly, quarterly and annual closing of the Company’s general ledger, and conduct the necessary reconciliations, and post required adjusting entries
• Drafting the financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements)
• Understanding the Company’s external and internal stakeholders that require reporting, and maintain a repository of their reporting needs
• Working with external auditors

Additionally, the accountant should:

• Have a good understanding of the Nigerian and Kenyan regulatory environment for small private companies
• Have a good understanding the of the International Framework for Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Follow developments on international accounting standards (IFRS) and best practice in accounting for social enterprises
• Contribute to improving HT’s Accounting and Finance processes
• Have a good understanding of the risk and control framework
• Be committed to ongoing learning and contribute to an open and loyal working environment
• Be comfortable working in English

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Has, or is working towards, an internationally recognized accounting designation, preferably a CPA designation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience working with QuickBooks Online (desirable)