Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and financial reporting. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Transaction processing o Apply accounting principles and practices to a variety of responsible accounting,  budgeting, cost accounting, and/or other fiscal functions. o Handle financial statement preparation and other report reconciliation (vendors and  customers reconciliation etc.) requiring interpretation and analysis o Jointly develop and implement control systems for determining costs and the  distribution of costs; working with administrators to develop, operate and evaluate  accounting systems o Examine a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies,  procedures and accounting standards o Ensure timely payment / follow up of account receivables and timely payment to authorized vendors and expenses in line with agreed payment terms/SLA Compliance o Understand the relevant tax provisions, be able to prepare relevant tax and pension  schedules for monthly filing and remittance and ensure compliance with relevant tax  legislatures (including prompt returns and tax filing), accounting standards, and best  practices o Ensure that compliance is achieved in terms of timelines and flag cases or incidents  where such tendencies are about to crystallize. o Liaise with appointed tax consultant, auditors etc. to ensure that statutory compliance is  achieved. Communication o Express ideas clearly and concisely in writing and verbally o Keeps his/her manager informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises and ensures that regular, consistent communication takes place o Create detailed and easily understandable presentations and necessary financial report  for varied purposes Responsibilities General Participate in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as well  as financial audits Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in line with the relevant generally accepted  accounting principles Implement the documented system of accounting policies and procedures Ensure proper authorization of payments and that expenses are sent for approvals before  payment is been made Ensure prompt posting of all transactions on the accounting software Establish well-documented systems for recordkeeping and accounting Prepare the GL accounts and perform month-end and year-end close processes Assist in budget preparation, review financial variances and analyse financial data Prepare audit lead schedules for the external audit exercise Provide support to the statutory auditors and ensure that the audit is completed within the  stipulated timeframe Administer month and year-end close processes Maintain confidentiality of information Account Payable & Other Liabilities Prepare monthly reconciliation of all payable accounts statement of accounts with MNOs Prepare and monitor the monthly ageing analysis/schedule of payables and accrual accounts  on a weekly/monthly basis Ensure proper provision is made for all accrued expenses, other payables, etc. Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries Assist with the preparation of the monthly payables reconciliation Account Receivable Generate invoices for each business request from customers Prepare monthly reconciliation of all receivable accounts Prepare and review the amortization schedule for prepayment accounts monthly Prepare relevant supporting documents for management accounting and audit purposes Tax Management & Compliance Prepare the monthly PAYE, VAT, WHT, pension, etc. schedule for filing and remittance monthly and in line with regulatory compliance timeline Assist with other regulatory compliance documents Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, accounting standards, and best practices Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislatures including prompt returns and tax filing Payment Processing Ensure that only authorised payment for employees and other approved recipients are processed for payment Follow through on processed payments and ensure prompt payment by the responsible  officers in line with agreed payment terms Ensure daily reconciliation of the processed payment by verifying entries and comparing  system reports to balances Propose continuous improvement of the payment process Ensure timely payment of account receivables and timely payment to authorised vendors in  line with agreed payment terms Monitor and manage the daily cash and bank balances Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation statements Report on idle funds and ensure the optimal investment of such within the shortest possible  time Maintain a good working relationship with partner banks and financial institutions Petty and General Cash Management Prepare reimbursement claims weekly and maintain the petty cash float Prepare and maintain filing of various documents Perform the tasks of making confirmation of cheques and payments Coordinate and manage deposits of cheques and obtained signatures of the same Fixed Asset & Intangibles Management Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed and intangible assets and accumulated depreciation and amortisation Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposal in the accounting system Assign tag numbers to fixed assets Ensure the proper calculation of depreciation and amortization Prepare the monthly fixed assets register and schedule Conduct periodic impairment reviews for fixed and intangible assets Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and  management authorizations Recommend to management updates to accounting policies related to fixed & intangible  assets Others Support other functions within the company including Operations, Technology, CX, Sales &  Marketing etc. Perform all other duties as assigned and required. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACA, ACCA or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
• 4-year experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proven knowledge of financial reporting standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Advanced use of relevant MS Office tools, accounting software, and databases
• Experience with ERP software Quickbooks
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Highly professional and ethical with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Acts as a team player - Collaborate and supporting colleagues and peers across the organization, while still being able to work independently when needed
• Demonstrated process improvement skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast- paced environment
• Demonstrated track record as a relationship builder, team player, collaborator, coach, and facilitator
• Committed to self-development and integrity.