Accountant at Edgewood Consulting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Bank are accurately captured, classified, and posted with
• relevant approvals and coding instructions.
• Receivable Management.
• Payable Management.
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations.
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents.
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Bank.
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax etc.).
• Report generation

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of Five (4) years’ experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry.
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP.
• Membership of ICAN is required.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active and smart
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Possession of Micro-finance Bank certification (MCP) or any relevant professional certificate will be an
• added advantage.
• Ability to prepare monthly returns for Micro finance Bank.
• Proven skill in computer operation
• Knowledge of Micro-finance Bank operation.