The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen. The bookkeeper will ensure compliance with international accounting standards and local regulations, providing recommendations to enhance financial management procedures.
Responsibilities
- Create ad-hoc reports for various business needs
- Develop and maintain monthly cash flow projections, ensuring prudent cash management.
- Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis and submit the reconciliation to the treasurer for review and approval.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and actively participate in subsequent monitoring of expenditures against the approved budget.
- Process payroll and manage related processes, including monthly PAYE payments, deduction and remittance of statutory and non-statutory deductions.
- Ensuring HR practices comply with financial regulations and labour laws and reporting these on a monthly basis.
- Reviewing and updating accounting policies and procedures as and when needed
- Prepare tax documents
- Compile and analyze financial statements
- Any other duties or responsibilities that may arise over time based on the evolving needs of the church
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (Part 2) or equivalent
- A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience in finance and accounting or related field. (Preferably in a Not for profit organization)
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
- Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- High level of personal and professional integrity with strong analytical skills and ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment
- Strong communication skill with ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form.
Interested applicants are required in response to this advert to send;
1. Application Letter/ Cover Letter
2. Copies of relevant professional certificates.
3. Curriculum Vitae
Applications should be sent via email through the email address [email protected].
Note: Inuka Leadership Africa is the recruitment partner for this role. All applications must be received by COB, Friday 16th August 2024at the latest.
Interview invitations will only be sent to applicants meeting the requisite criteria no later than 10 days from the above deadline.
