Accounts Officer

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Job Summary:

The Accounts Officer is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, timely reporting, compliance with internal controls, and support in budgeting and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system
• Prepare and post journal entries, vouchers, and reconciliations
• Process payments, invoices, and petty cash transactions
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank statements and manage bank correspondence
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation
• Assist in payroll processing and related statutory deductions (e.g., EOBI, tax)
• Monitor and report on expenditures, budgets, and variances
• Maintain vendor and customer ledgers and resolve discrepancies
• Perform any other financial duties assigned by the line manager

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (B.Com, BBA, or equivalent)
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP, Peachtree)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of financial regulations and practices
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time