Accountant

Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions and prepare budget forecasts.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Plan cash flow and reconcile the petty cash account.
• Ensure timely bank payment transactions.
• Prepare and manage balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Publish financial statements in a timely manner.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity status.
• Ensure audit readiness, audit all financial transactions, and document accordingly.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Compute taxes, prepare tax returns, and ensure compliance with e-Tims.
• Review, post, and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Handle member accounts invoicing, receipting, and reconciliation.
• Manage debt, expenses, and budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure all expenses are approved as per the set budget.
• Process payments to vendors and ensure withholding tax is deducted as per the law.
• Keep updated member records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or Executive Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance or Accounting option) or a related degree/diploma.
• Must possess at least CPA Part II qualification.
• At least three (3) years of working experience in a finance office.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting software, and understanding of accounting standards and tax laws.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably Zohobooks or Odoo.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, or financial services is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, commitment, and professional responsibility.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to prioritize and plan effectively.