ACCOUNTANT OFFICER @ SERENE MICROFINANCE LTD
Serene Microfinance Ltd is seeking a qualified Accountant Officer to join its Finance Department. This role involves providing essential financial information to management through thorough research, analysis of accounting data, and preparation of comprehensive reports. Key responsibilities include preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing financial information, documenting all transactions meticulously, and ensuring compliance with statutory deductions and tax payments within stipulated deadlines. The Accountant Officer will handle various tax types such as Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax.
Further responsibilities include summarizing the current financial status by collecting data and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other vital reports. The successful candidate will substantiate financial transactions through document auditing, reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing account information, and perform internal audit work in accordance with approved manuals and professional standards. Maintaining financial security by adhering to internal controls, preparing payments, and answering accounting procedure questions based on policy interpretation are also critical aspects of this position. The role requires maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by upholding the confidentiality of financial information, alongside performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor. No salary information was provided for this role.
Further responsibilities include summarizing the current financial status by collecting data and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other vital reports. The successful candidate will substantiate financial transactions through document auditing, reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing account information, and perform internal audit work in accordance with approved manuals and professional standards. Maintaining financial security by adhering to internal controls, preparing payments, and answering accounting procedure questions based on policy interpretation are also critical aspects of this position. The role requires maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by upholding the confidentiality of financial information, alongside performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor. No salary information was provided for this role.
Key Requirements
Hold a Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
Possess at least three years of experience in a similar position.
Experience in Microfinance, banking industry, or any other financial sector is required.
Strong skills in Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting.
Excellent attention to detail and deadline-oriented approach.
Proficiency in reporting research results.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Strong time management and data entry management skills.
Solid general mathematical skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform audit work in accordance with professional standards.
Capability to reconcile financial discrepancies and analyze account information.