Accounts Officer

Duties and responsibilities:

· Recording Invoices and preparing payments as an when requested according to the agreed timeline or Credit Terms.

· Assembling and reviewing invoices to be completed for payment.

· Obtain proper information and/or data regarding payments and ensuring Input and code invoices to cost center.

· Maintain meticulous records and maintain trackers of outstanding payables.

· Reimbursement of employee expenses bi-monthly, Cross-checking invoices with expenses of employees to ensure accuracy and adherence to company’s policies.

· Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for record keeping.

· Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.

· Prepare necessary reports to achieve timely monthly closings and monthly closings of books.

· Provide information/documentation to facilitate monthly bank reconciliation.

· Timely reconciliation of general ledger balances with vendor statement of account.

· Reviewing and recording outstanding vendor balances.

· Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.

· Support VAT internal audits, providing required information, documents, reports, and Liaison with tax Team.

· Support the month end process by providing supporting documentation for month end journals.

· Identify improvements to the accounts payable process.

· Other accounting duties assigned by the line manager.

Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidate for the Accounts officer role has the following skills, personal qualities and experiences:

· Has a minimum of 3–5-year experience in similar roles.

· Bachelor or Master of Accounting/Banking and Finance or any other professional qualification with relevant experience.

· Solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Report writing and Power Point Presentation skills

· Process and gap analysis skills

· Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

· Communicate effectively with all levels of management

· Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively

· Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Location: In person