Accountant (Office & Projects Division) at Prestige Bluestar Holdings Ltd

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for an Accountant to manage financial operations across office and project divisions. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with operations and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Record, reconcile, and report all office and project financial transactions
• Prepare monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and cash flow reports
• Manage and monitor company budgets, petty cash, and project expenditures
• Ensure proper classification of costs (labour, materials, overheads, equipment hire, etc.)

Project Accounting

• Maintain separate ledgers for ongoing projects
• Track project-specific costs, client payments, and contractor disbursements
• Generate periodic financial summaries per project for management review
• Work closely with the Operations and Project Teams to align financial data with execution timelines

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure timely filing of statutory obligations (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.)
• Support annual external audit processes and provide accurate supporting documentation
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company financial policies

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Oversee financial documentation for supplier and subcontractor payments
• Verify LPOs, invoices, delivery notes, and payment vouchers before approval
• Track supplier balances and manage payment schedules

Internal Controls & Reporting

• Strengthen internal financial control systems to minimize errors and fraud
• Conduct periodic checks on project spending and asset usage
• Present weekly expenditure reports to management

Qualifications & Requirements

• CPA (K) Certification – Mandatory
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience (preferably in construction, design, or service-based industry)
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and communication skills