Account Officer

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JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Liaising with clients (individuals or businesses) and providing financial information and advice.
Responsible for all bank transactions; receiving and making payments.
Tracks customer payments and ensure effective records of such payments.
Prepares project evaluations and communicates accounts statements to customer as at when due.
Responsible for accounts receivables and receiving payments owed to the organistion.
Creates invoices and receipts and other required documents for operational purposes and for due process.
Records consistently all financial transactions and sends in management reports when due,
Performing tests to check financial information and systems.
Maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management information

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly.

ICAN Certification will be an added advantage.
Practical experience of accounting principles and practices.
Practical experience with compiling financial reports.
Previous experience of general accounting

Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Pays attention to details
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
TeamĀ  Player

QUALIFICATION

The applicant must have relevant undergraduate degree with (Accounting or related field Degree)

The Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years sound work experience.

The Applicant must have knowledge of PAYE and VAT returns
The Applicant must have knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software

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