Accountant at ABC Bank

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports & statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for supportive services such as office administration

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

•  Knowledge of Financial Management:
•  Manage and oversee all aspects of accounting.
•  Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
•  Stock Broking Company Expertise:
•  Demonstrate expertise in stock broking company accounting practices.
•  Handle the complexities of financial transactions related to stock trading.
•  Tax Compliance:
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
•  Thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage workload efficiently.
•  Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining accuracy.
•  Profit and Loss (P&L) Management:
•  Prepare and analyze Profit and Loss statements to provide insights into financial performance.
•  Assist and or conduct Financial Audits:
•  Coordinate and manage financial audits.
•  Collaborate with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
•  Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
•  Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
•  Team Collaboration:
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information.
•  Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
•  Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounting function.
•  Implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
•  Maintaining books of accounts while ensuring statutory and management accounts are prepared accurately and submitted on time.
•  Coordinating all tax computations and remittances for the company.
•  Safeguarding the company’s assets and resources against loss, theft, and ineffective use by installing and maintaining appropriate internal control systems. Report exceptions in the quarterly self-audit report.
•  Steering the designing of accounting systems; and managing their implementation, maintenance, and modification.
•  Liaising with external auditors and statutory bodies to ensure compliance with the regulatory body
•  Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations.
•  Participating in direct preparation of budgets & forecasts, and report performance against actual.
•  Efficient and effective management of the company’s business cycle in relation to timely debt collection, and timely processing of payments for goods and services rendered.
•  Reviewing cash flows and financial requirements for the organization.
•  Ensuring ISO standards are implemented and maintained.
•  Attend to any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Key Competencies

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management /Economics or related field.
•  At least 4 years work experience.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Confident negotiation skills.
•  Decision-making skills.
•  Excellent time management.
•  Accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Strong analytical skills.
•  Reliability and honesty.
•  Ability to work under pressure.