Accountant at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Location of Job

Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Reports to:

Managing Director

Main Function

Ensure the timely processing of financial documents in line with the organization’s financial policies and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process bank transactions regarding documents of inward and outward remittances, bank reconciliation etc.
• Develop financial policies and Internal Control System
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities
• Prepare quarterly and annual budget for the organization
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
• Analyse trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Receive and process all vendor invoices for payments, verify all invoices as per finance policies
• Prepare payment analysis for all expenses and report any abnormal variances to the MD
• Make and duly record rejections by raising debit note to vendors immediately in case of any discrepancy in records
• Ensure all sales and debit noted are settled timely
• Perform transaction reversals where necessary
• Ensure transactions, supporting schedules and accounting papers for policies and conventions are maintained in accordance with FIRS
• Maintain records of organization's financial activity
• Assist in developing reports on financial performance for internal and external use
• Prepare bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly reconciliation/schedules
• Ensure all payments are made on time with no penalties
• Prepare and maintain record of all financial contracts and transactions
• Support auditors during annual/quarterly organization audit
• Highlight any system or procedural issues that may impede the reconciliation/reporting process
• Continuously improve financial accounting integrity and efficiency through the review of existing policies, procedures and controls as required
• Draft and submit monthly Management Reports for decision making

Perform other duties as maybe required

Functional Competencies

• Experience in the use of Accounting Software
• High level of proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
• Advanced knowledge of contracts, local laws and    regulations such as VAT, tax, payroll etc.  

Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to prioritize work
• Exceptional numerical skills
• Exceptional level of integrity
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Experience / Qualification

• Minimum BSc. Accounting or its equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years Accounting experience.