Accountant at PTK Consulting Limited

Core Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following job responsibilities:
Maintaining accurate financial records:

• This includes recording transactions, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

Preparing financial statements:

• Accountants prepare documents like income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide a clear picture of a company's financial performance.

Tax preparation and compliance:

• They ensure businesses meet tax obligations by preparing and filing tax returns and staying up-to-date with tax regulations.

Auditing and compliance:

• Accountants may conduct internal audits to ensure financial processes are sound and compliant with relevant regulations.

Financial analysis and reporting:

• They analyze financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement and provide insights to management.

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Accountants assist in creating budgets and forecasting future financial performance.

Financial advice:

• They provide financial advice to businesses on matters such as investment, cost management, and financial planning.

Requirements / Key Skills

• Candidates should possess an HND / BSc qualification with 4 - 5 years of work experience.
• Strong analytical skills: The ability to analyze financial data and identify trends and potential issues.
• Attention to detail: Accuracy is crucial in accounting, so accountants must have a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles: A solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software: Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and resolve financial issues.
• Adaptability: The accounting field is constantly evolving, so accountants need to be able to adapt to new technologies and regulations.