Accountant at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Brief

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns, preparing the company's financial accounting, treasury management, provision of management and statutory reports, and support the organization’s business planning and performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Maintain the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and recording of transactions; review entries to the general and subsidiary ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with the company accounting procedures.
• Prepare monthly and year-end closing of the books and provision of financial reports for management and statutory purposes.
• Implement the company’s chart of accounts and accounting system (policies, procedures, technology) for effective financial reporting and control.
• Support the external audit process by ensuring availability of all required financial and non-financial records.
• Implement a cost accounting system (standard costs, actual costs, investigation of variances) for effective cost management.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance or related
• 4 - 5 years of experience
• Experience with with quickbooks, Odoo ERP is an added advantage
• Hands-on experience with accounting softwares
• Advanced MS Office Software especially MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving Analysis.
• Must be tech savvy.