Accounting Officer

Job Overview: The Accounting Officer is responsible for the proper recording of accounting information consistent with accounting standards, ensuring that proper accounting and control procedures are adhered to.

Job Overview:

The Accounting Officer is responsible for the proper recording of accounting information consistent with accounting standards, ensuring that proper accounting and control procedures are adhered to.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports for submission to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card & suppliers reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly audit schedules.
• Assist in preparation of month end journals.
• Prepare reports to ensure company meets its cash-flow projections.  
• Prepare bank lodgments within a timely manner.
• Prepare the daily bank balances report by 10 a.m.
• Ensure that all transactions (sales and daily cash lodgments) are captured and reported within the general ledger on a timely basis- posted by the following day.
• Ensure supplier balances are kept within the credit limit and period.
• Update weekly payment report for transactions that are due for JAD and USD suppliers.
• Posting invoices promptly to the AP sub-ledger.
• Process payments to USD and JAD suppliers promptly.
• Process Payment Batches for All Bank Accounts.
• Review Supplier Balances monthly for any incorrect adjustments.
• Prepare monthly AP sub-ledger reconciliation.
• Assist in processing landed cost documentations for entry into accounting system.
• Prepare Monthly Statutory Returns to be submitted by the 10th of each month.
• Assist in weekly inventory counts of high value items.
• Prepare weekly Petty Cash Report.
• Preparation of Monthly salary deduction report.
• Ensure Proper Filing system is maintained.
• Attend quarterly and annual inventory counts.
• Prepare company returns.
• Assist in annual financial audits.
• Any other function deemed necessary in ensuring the successful running of CBF’s daily operations.

Qualification

• BSC or ACCA level II or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate well (both in written and oral formats) with all levels of staff.
• Must be an excellent team player.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of Sage is an asset.