Accountant

The ideal incumbent is responsible for overseeing and monitoring daily financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.

Job  Context:

The ideal incumbent is responsible for overseeing and monitoring daily financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. They support the Accounting Supervisor in maintaining the integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, and reconciling accounts. This role involves collaborating with various departments to facilitate smooth financial operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipts, and assisting in audit preparations. The Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining financial transparency and supporting the organization’s overall financial health.

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records supporting the organization’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. The Accountant will be responsible for recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. Through diligent record-keeping and verification, the Accounting Officer will facilitate smooth financial operations, support accurate financial reporting, and uphold the integrity of the organization’s financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the monthly preparation of assigned accounting schedules
• Assist with updating all process documents for the functions of the Accounting Department 
• Preparation of Journal entries to be posted in the General Ledger
• Preparation of bank and credit reconcilations
• Maintain filing systems ( both physical and electronic) for the accounting department records
• Liaise with other departments to implement cost savings initiatives for the organization
• Update the accounting system with invoices and relevant adjustments to include all inventory suppliers' invoice and credit notes from suppliers
• Update the accounting system with payments, including wire transfers, RTGS, cheques, credit cards, bank drafts, etc.
• Prepare payment requisitions along with supporting documents, requesting approval and payment
• Generate Aged Payables reports and prepare weekly proposed payment listing
• Update the Currency Tables with BOJ, NCB & Custom Rate for Inventory, Shipments and Receivals in the accounting system.
• Monthly reconciliation of all vendor accounts with their statements.
• Verify the receipt of inbound shipments in the accounting system to ensure physical items received correspond with the accounting system and prices are accurate.
• Preparation and maintenance of Payables Accounting Calendar (subscriptions’ renewals, motor vehicle document renewals, motor vehicle servicing, recurring payments, etc.).
• Maintenance of the Vendor Master Listing in the accounting system with payment type, credit terms, etc.
• Assist with customer queries/issues including cash and cheque refunds, as well as credit notes before generation in accounting system.
• Assist with reversal of incorrect transactions in accounting system, ensuring review and verification of all supporting documents.
• Preparation of daily cheque/cash lodgement to include A/R reversals and A/R refund batches.
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset schedules including computation of monthly depreciation, ensuring the schedule is accurate and physical assets are labelled correctly.
• Prepare and maintain Goods in Transit schedule and reconciliation monthly.
• Prepare computation for GCT and maintain supporting schedule and reconciliation monthly.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

•  BSc. Accounting/ Business Administration or related fields

• ACCA Level II or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognized tertiary institution

•  Minimum of three (3) years’ practical working experience

•  High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office

•  Proficiency with Sage 300 or any other accounting software

•  Proven track record in a similar capacity

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply by Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.