Accountant at Vaults and Gardens

Summary of Responsibilities

• The Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations.
• She/he must comply with established accounting policies and procedures. He is also given the responsibility of financial planning and record keeping of all the account.
• An Accountant is responsible to look after the financial aspect of the company.

Job Description

• The main purpose of an Accountant is to analyze financial activities
• Collect invoices/bills and make payments ensuring the prevailing financial rules and regulations of Practical Action
• Prepare bank drafts and arrange for fund transfers against the payment of instalments to partners and other service providers as necessary
• Calculate tax and other deductions to deduct from the source while making payment
• Process the travel and other expenditure claims complying the policies and procedures
• Prepare Payroll and make salary payment on time and provide salary transfer notice to staff members
• Enter financial data into computerized accounting system and run reports
• Provide accounting services to the concerned, especially the status of budget and expenditure
• Keep Practical and informed of changes to accounting system, structure and procedures through training/presentation
• Keep financial documents and records to meet the Group and subsidiaries requirements
• Keep liaison with the bank and other government institutions in Finance functions
• Review General Ledger.
• Posting of month end Journals.i.e. Depreciation, Amortization e.t.c

Qualification

• First Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting or Business-related field.
• Possession of an MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting (ICAN, ACCA etc.) is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduation experience across various industries.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting functions.
• Financial Management
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Project Planning, Reporting & Control
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and internet resources.
• Attention to details