Junior Accountant at Sankore Global

Summary

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Finance and Operations team by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.
• In this role, you will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledgers and preparing of management account.

Primary Responsibilities
Reporting & Accounting:

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports.
• Manage cash flow across assigned businesses.
• Preparation of periodic financial statements.
• Engage in Transaction postings.
• Perform Bank Reconciliation exercises.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Process internal and external payments to Clients and Vendors.
• Update and maintain the pre-payment schedules on the accounting software.
• Assist in the preparation of Management Account.
• Prepare and timely remittance of monthly regulatory returns such as PAYE, Pension, VAT, NSITF and ITF.

Cash/ Asset Management:

• Manage the Petty cash Till.
• Client Operations and transaction processing.
• Maintain fixed asset register on the software.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 1 - 2 years’ proven work experience in a related position
• Professional Certifications (ICAN/CFA/CPA) is an added advantage.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Proficiency in Usage of accounting software (ERP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Ability to engage external regulators and regulatory bodies on tax issues and remittance obligations.
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting in accordance with IFRS Reporting standard.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Highly organized.
• An in-depth understanding of financial reporting in accordance with IFRS Reporting standard.
• Compliance and Internal Control oriented.
• Strong ethical values.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Respectful to clients / colleagues.
• Possess a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience