The Accounts officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within the organization. They are responsible for managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining financial records, and providing support for financial analysis and reporting. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and optimizing the companys financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis
- Prepare and maintain financial records and reports
- Communicate with teams and be the sole point of contact for any finance related query
- Working with spreadsheets, sales, and purchase ledgers and journals
- Monitor and track overdue accounts
- Communicate with vendors and clients regarding payment matters
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Conduct regular audits of financial data
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
- Provide support during financial audits
- Assist with payroll processing
- Generate financial statements and reports
- Participate in financial planning and decision-making
- Handle inquiries and resolve issues related to financial transactions
- Collaborate with the finance team on various projects
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience as an Accounts Specialist or similar role
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prior experience in financial analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and invoicing processes
- Familiarity with payroll processing and budgeting
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Adaptability to evolving financial requirements and technologies
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial data
