Accountant at ECLAT HR Consulting

Industry: Legal

Report To: Head of Resources.

Gender: FEMALE

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Monitor cash transactions and plan for cash to be deposited at the bank on a daily or weekly basis.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits
• Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Responsible for making VAT payments as at when due.
• Prepare accurate record of daily expenditure for the company.
• Work with the Head of Resources in the preparation and planning of budgets for all departments as well as providing budget data and report on budget performance.
• Review inventory, purchases and reports submitted by Inventory/Logistics Officer.
• Weekly preparation of imprest and imprest analysis report
• Participate in regular team meetings to help identify process flow improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure billing accuracy
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirement

• HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
•  Membership of a recognized professional body i.e., ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft office, Excel, and Power Point.
• Proficient with the use of accounting software tools such as QuickBooks, Sage50, ORION etc

Required Competencies:

• High level of accountability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and ability to priorities tasks.
• Makes sound financial decisions and judgments.
• Role-models integrity, transparency and honesty and must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be flexible to changing deadlines and work priorities.
• Deep commitment to the company’s mission and its core values.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power point.