Bookkeeper

Involves maintaining accurate financial records, tracking financial transactions, and ensuring the integrity of financial data for an organization.

Responsibilities Includes;

• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and payroll
• Record financial transactions accurately, including invoices, receipts, disbursements, and journal
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate accounting of cash balances and identify discrepancies
• Calculate employee wages, taxes, and deductions, and ensure timely payroll processing and compliance with payroll regulation
• Prepare financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports as
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data by reviewing and verifying entries, resolving discrepancies, and implementing interna lcontrol

Qualifications

• Education: Higher National Diploma in accounting or equivalent is required
• Bookkeeping Experience: Practical experience in bookkeeping or a similar role, preferably in a business or organizational
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles: Familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices, including an understanding of debits and credits, general ledger entries, and financial s
• Proficiency in Bookkeeping Software: Experience using bookkeeping software or accounting systems for data entry, record-keeping, and financial reporting Knowledge of software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage is beneficial.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording and organizing financial data, ensuring precision in calculations and documentation
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Numerical Aptitude: Strong numerical aptitude and mathematical skills to perform calculations, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards and confidentiality in handling financial and sensitive information
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, and answer queries from clients.

HOW TO APPLY

Application deadline: 28th July 2023.

Qualified candidates should apply with a detailed CV and application letter including two referees by mail to [email protected].
(Please indicate the position in the subject line as advertised. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted)