• Prepares all payment vouchers in accordance with the financial rules, regulations and appropriate authorization of the college;
• Prepares journal vouchers, posts and balances accounting entries and prepares quarterly trial balance and financial statements;
• Prepares payroll at the end of every month;
• Prepares and reviews budget, revenue expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents;
• Follows-up outstanding accounts, travel advances, salary advances and other receivable and presents same to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action;
• Maintains proper fixes assets register book and maintains proper record of store issue and receiving vouchers;
• Records all petty cash payments and ensures the accuracy and legality of all receipts before replenishment;
• Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures;
• Prepares bank reconciliation statements regularly and resolves accounting discrepancies;
• Informs the various divisions of the college about the funds that they got and their balances on a monthly basis by preparing balance statements;
• Prepares monthly provident fund of employees and distribute their ledger Biannually;
• Assists and participate in the final closing of books and preparation of Financial reports;
• Assists the finance department head of budgetary control preparation of accounting reports and analysis of financial reports;
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Provide technical support and advice on financial management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accountants and cashiers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s budget setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/ IFRS principles
• Liaise with our Finance head and VPAF to improve financial procedures
• Perform other duties assigned to you.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a chief or senior accountant/ finance Supervisor /head/manager
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Peachtree
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. IFRS, Peach tree) will be preferred