Accountant at Spurt!

Spurt! is a dynamic consortium of professionals, keen to collaborate with African entrepreneurs to build more efficient, more productive, and strategic businesses. Our practise is focused on deployments of technology, human-centred design thinking, and data analytics for business growth and expansion.  

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a healthcare organization offering an integrative approach for total wellness through the use of medicines. They offer essential pharmaceutical services such as medical consulting and pharmaceutical care. Our client has carved a niche by providing excellent medical and wellness counselling services, educating people on available options in obtaining complete healthcare solutions. They are looking to hire a professional and reliable Accountant. 

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of an Accountant. This is an exciting role responsible for hiring, administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing the company policies and practices. 

Key Responsibilities 

We seek an Accountant who can deliver or is willing to learn how to deliver on the following: 

• Ensure statutory compliance and timely filing of tax returns- VAT, CIT, NHF, PAYE e.tc. 

• Process tax clearance certificates, Withholding Tax reconciliation and utilization reporting. 

• Gather and monitor financial data like sales revenues and liabilities 

• Ensure daily posting of all necessary ledgers of account accordingly 

• Preparation of weekly, monthly financial reports. 

• Managing office cash and updating transfer payments with supporting documents. 

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the company and also collate/monitor departmental budgets 

• Invoice preparation and receipts generation 

• Reconciling and balancing all financial records 

• Disbursing funds necessary for office operations e.g., transport and office supplies 

• Track and confirm payments from customers and any other bank activity. 

• Create well detailed financial reports for management and audit purposes 

• Monitor and report on any account discrepancies 

• Conduct a detailed risk analysis to assess potential investment opportunities and advise management on risks 

• Perform month-end and year-end close processes. 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. 

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of accounting information system to strengthen efficiency. 

• Perform an internal audit to substantiate financial statements and transactions. 

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. 

Education And Work Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. 

• 3-5 years relevant work experience in accounting. 

• ACA is an added advantage 

• Experience with creating financial statements 

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process 

• Experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues 

• Experience with accounting software is a must. 

• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management, financial statements and financial analysis processes. 

• Knowledgeable of Treasury management processes 

• Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations 

• ERP – SAP Knowledge an added advantage. 

• Advanced excel skills are a must. 

Requirements 

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles 

• Experience in similar positions, especially with Supermarkets and Pharmacies. 

• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards 

• Excellent accounting software use and administration skills 

• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills 

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Able to operate in a performance-driven organization 

• Ability to prepare work reports, develop and administer templates. 

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy. 

• A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize. 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage work stress and take own initiative. 

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality. 

• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Competencies/Skills:  

• Good oral and written communication and the ability to have direct and open conversations 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Ability to work well independently and in a team 

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 

• Must be responsive and have excellent attention to detail 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially: Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Excellent at consensus building 

• Strong planning and coordinating skills 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: have the hunger for and ability to take ownership of your projects 

• Dynamism: be able to adjust quickly and effectively to new situations  

• Integrity: we need to be able to trust your ability to do what is right not just what is expedient 

• Sense of Humor: know how to laugh at yourself and lighten a mood with others. 

• Work Ethic: do what it takes to get a job done