ACCOUNTANT - MLOLONGO

Job Overview
We are seeking a competent and reliable Accountant to undertake all accounting tasks and ensure that all financial transactions from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets are well managed.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounting Transactions: Handle all accounting transactions.
• Prepare Budget Forecasts: Develop budget forecasts.
• Handle Financial Closing Processes: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Reconcile Accounts: Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, as well as the petty cash account.
• Ensure Timely Bank Payments: Ensure timely execution of bank payments.
• Prepare Financial Statements: Prepare and manage balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Publish Financial Statements: Publish financial statements on time.
• Report on Financial Health: Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity status.
• Audit Financial Transactions: Audit financial transactions and documents.
• Reinforce Data Confidentiality: Reinforce financial data confidentiality and perform database backups when necessary.
• Ensure Compliance: Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Compute Taxes and Prepare Returns: Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Review Accounting Systems: Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures.

 
Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial practices.
• Excellent skills in reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage financial closing processes.
• Competency in budget forecasting and bank transactions.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and data backup practices.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and tax regulations.