Accounting Officer

The Accounting Officer manages financial records, processes invoices and payments, performs reconciliations, and supports month-end reporting. They ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial operations while assisting with payroll, audits, and vendor management.

Accounting Officer

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions, including vendor invoices and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable: invoice verification, approvals, payment processing, and cheque preparation.
• Maintain accounts payable aging and generate status reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations (weekly and monthly) and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile credit cards, petty cash, and fleet card accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll and adjusting entries.
• Assist with month-end closing, reconciliations, and preparation of schedules by the 7^th day of the following month.
• Compute and process C.I.T. incentives and review payroll-related data for accuracy.
• Prepare uniform deduction schedules for payroll.
• Maintain vendor relationships, including sourcing quotations and resolving queries.
• Maintain loan payments and resolve any queries that may arise
• Maintain organized accounting records and filing systems.
• Support audits and assist with financial reporting and ad hoc accounting tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• ACCA Level I (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• At least five (5) CXC/GCE O’ Level passes, including Mathematics and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software Sage 50.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

Note: Candidates must provide all academic certifications for verification.