Account Officer

Account Receivables

• Document sales invoices and credit notes
• Reconcile accounts receivable subsidiary ledger with general ledger
• Maintain aged debtors’ trial balance within policy thresholds and follow up with customers with outstanding balances
• Prepare aged debtor lists and liaise with Regional Sales Managers to follow up on delinquent debtors in order to procure outstanding payments
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers.
• Preparing of statements for customers as required
• Banking duties as required

General Ledger and Payroll

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  
• Document all financial transactions by entering account information
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups
• Prepare and process payroll monthly.
• Ensure statutory deductions of tax (PAYE) and SSNIT are paid in time.

Requirements

Education / Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• Must have completed at least part II of ICA or ACCA
• Commercial and business awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An analytical approach to work
• High numeracy and sound technical skills
• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships

Key Competences

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite (word, excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP

Experience

• At least 2-5 years’ experience in the accounting field.
• Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage