Accountant

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview: - The Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s financial transactions, encompassing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. - This includes ensuring accurate and timely billing, receipting, reconciliation, vendor and customer account management, and compliance with financial and statutory obligations. - The role supports effective cash flow planning, credit control, vendor relations, and sound financial reporting. - The Accountant ensures adherence to internal control policies, optimizes working capital, and maintains accurate financial records in support of decision-making and audit readiness. Key Responsibilities: - Manage accounts payable and receivable, including ledgers, postings, reconciliations, and month/quarter/year-end close - Oversee internal approvals, audit trails, and bank reconciliations for all inflows and payments - Prepare, issue, and reconcile invoices, statements, credit notes, and customer deposits accurately and on time - Monitor cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and projections for inflows and outflows; report variances to management - Manage supplier/vendor payments, invoices, vouchers, petty cash, and compliance with agreed payment terms - Oversee debt collection, customer credit limits, risk profiles, and escalation of AR issues to management - Ensure accurate tax deductions, charges, and statutory filings (VAT, WHT, PAYE, NSITF, ITF, etc.) - Maintain accurate financial records and reports (daily to quarterly) for customers, vendors, and management - Liaise with external accountants and auditors for audits and financial reporting. Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance - Professional certification is an advantage - Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, Sage, QuickBooks) and MS Excel - High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.