Accounting Officer

The Accounting Officer will be primarily responsible for tasks such as general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, preparing and processing journal entries and intercompany billings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and enter journals to the GL, including those for daily EOD journals, prepaid expenses, , right-of-use, depreciation, loan loss reserve, salary and salary related entries, accruals, GCT entries etc. on a monthly basis
• Maintenance of Fixed Register, ensuring assets and depreciation is updated, reconciled to the general ledger
• Preparation and update to temporary holding accounts and their respective schedules
• Preparation of general ledger account schedules and analysis - commitment fees, other Income, and other schedules as assigned
• Prepare assigned bank reconciliation statements on a daily basis
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Management Studies or equivalent
• Pursuing a professional accounting qualification will be an asset
• 2 years experience in the field
• Experience in financial services industry will be an advantage

 COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess good interpersonal, time management and organization skills.
• Able to identify problems, gathers and analyses information skilfully, develops solutions and resolves problems in early stages.
• Energetic with positive and proactive approach in the workplace.
• Self-motivated and able to adhere to deadlines
• Strong sense of confidentially and objectivity
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems
• Critical thinking, communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)