Accounts Officer

Role Overview

The Accounts Officer will support the finance team by keeping financial records accurate, handling day-to-day accounting tasks, and helping with reconciliations and reporting. The position also plays a part in ensuring that accounting practices follow relevant standards, legal obligations, and company procedures while helping the organization manage its finances efficiently.

Core Duties

Accounting Records and Bookkeeping

• Enter and maintain correct accounting data in the finance system.
• Handle invoices, receipts, payments, and journal postings.
• Update the general ledger and related supporting schedules.
• Store financial documents properly and keep them organized.

Payables and Receivables

• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursements for employees.
• Track unpaid customer balances and follow up on collections.
• Match and verify supplier and customer account balances.
• Draft payment plans and schedules for management sign-off.

Bank, Merchant, and Wallet Reconciliations

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile merchant settlement records and payment wallet balances.
• Look into reconciliation differences and resolve them quickly.
• Keep reconciliation files and backup evidence up to date.

Reporting and Period-End Support

• Assist with preparing monthly management accounts.
• Compile schedules needed for audits and regulatory submissions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing work.
• Prepare recurring financial reports as needed.

Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Help prepare and submit VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure taxes and other required regulatory payments are made on time.
• Maintain complete tax records and supporting papers.

Controls, Audit, and Compliance

• Follow approved finance policies and operating procedures.
• Assist with both internal and external audit activities.
• Spot weaknesses in controls and propose practical improvements.
• Maintain compliance with both company rules and external regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required. Partial progress toward ACCA, ICA, CIMA, or another professional qualification is considered an added advantage. The ideal candidate should have 2 to 4 years of accounting or finance experience. Exposure to fintech, financial services, or technology environments is preferred. Familiarity with accounting software and ERP platforms is also needed.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and account reconciliations
• Understanding of IFRS for SMEs and the Income Tax Act
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

Additional Information

The role reports to the Finance Manager and sits within the Finance department.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit their CV by email to the address provided in the source listing.