Accountant at Mecer Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Accountant will manage financial records, prepare reports, monitor income and expenditure, support audits, and ensure accurate documentation of all transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for management and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Record financial transactions and maintain savings, loan and repayment records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure proper filing of financial documents.
• Support internal controls, audit activities and compliance checks.
• Monitor outstanding loan balances, defaults, income and expenditure.
• Support budgeting, financial planning and statutory/cooperative reporting requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Quality of reconciliations and record-keeping.
• Effectiveness of financial controls.
• Audit readiness and compliance.
• Reduction in accounting errors and unreconciled transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or HND qualification in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or related professional certification is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years accounting experience, preferably in a cooperative, microfinance, financial institution or similar environment.

Required Skills:

• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.