Accountant at Mshel Homes Ltd

Job Description

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Preparing and maintaining important financial reports.
• Preparing tax returns and ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time.
• Evaluating financial operations to recommend best practices, identify issues and strategize solutions and help the organisation run efficiently. 
• Offering guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement and profit maximisation.
• Conducting forecasting and risk analysis assessments. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements;

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting
• Minimum of three years’ experience in practice.
• ICAN certification is compulsory
• Experience in real estate is an added advantage