Accountant at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• This role supports financial reporting, payroll management, inventory reconciliation, and procurement-related financial documentation, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Record-Keeping & Transactions:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
• Process payments, invoices, and receipts in accordance with financial policies.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure financial records match bank statements.
• Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management:

• Process vendor payments and ensure all invoices are properly approved and recorded.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing clients and following up on outstanding payments.
• Work with procurement to ensure vendor contracts align with financial policies.

Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration:

• Prepare payroll calculations and ensure timely salary disbursement.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PAYE, pensions, NHF, VAT) are processed correctly and remitted.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Tax Compliance & Financial Audits:

• Prepare tax filings and ensure timely payment of all statutory obligations.
• Support the CFO in preparing financial reports for external audits.
• Ensure all financial records are audit-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.

Budgeting & Expense Monitoring:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track expenses against budget allocations and report any variances to the CFO.
• Support in financial planning efforts by providing data-driven financial insights.

Internal Controls & Financial Integrity:

• Implement and enforce financial controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
• Conduct regular checks on financial processes to ensure compliance.
• Report any discrepancies or financial risks to the CFO.

Procurement Support & Asset Tracking

• Process vendor payments upon validation of delivery, documentation, and internal approvals.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
• Support inventory tracking, asset tagging, and reconciliation with physical counts.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and audit schedules.
• Collaborate with the facilities team for joint asset sign-off and deployment logs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.