Accountant

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• POSITION: ACCOUNTANT
• Terms of Employment: Full-Time
• Reports To: Finance Head
• Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
• MAIN PURPOSE
• The Accountant is responsible for maintaining a smooth and efficient accounting system for the college by analyzing financial information, establishing and maintaining control procedures, resolving accounting discrepancies, and preparing regular financial statements and reports.
• KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare payment vouchers in accordance with the college’s financial rules, regulations, and authorization procedures.
• Prepare journal vouchers, post and balance accounting entries, and prepare quarterly trial balances.
• Prepare monthly payroll.
• Prepare and review budgets, revenue and expense entries, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts, travel advances, salary advances, and other receivables, and present them to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
• Maintain a proper fixed asset register and records of store issue and receiving vouchers.
• Record all petty cash payments and verify the accuracy and validity of receipts before replenishment.
• Report WHT, VAT, income tax, and pension payables to the appropriate authorities and follow up on timely settlement.
• Post daily CSIs to the Peachtree accounting system.
• Prepare medical insurance claims and follow up to ensure claims are settled on time.
• Post bank debit and credit advices to the Peachtree accounting system.
• Maintain and organize financial documents in appropriate files for future reference.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and financial control procedures.
• Prepare regular bank reconciliation statements and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Inform the various divisions of the college about allocated funds and their balances by preparing monthly balance statements.
• Prepare monthly provident fund records for employees and distribute their ledgers biannually.
• Assist and participate in the final closing of books and preparation of financial reports.
• Assist the Finance Head with budgetary control, preparation of accounting reports, and financial analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Head.

Required qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a university or college setting.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Peachtree, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

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