Accounts Officer

Job Purpose

To support the company's accounting and financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, monitoring receivables and payables, and assisting with financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions accurately and on time.

• Prepare and process customer invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and related documents.

• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records.

• Follow up outstanding customer payments in coordination with the sales team.

• Reconcile bank, cash, customer, and supplier accounts.

• Assist with monthly financial closing and preparation of management reports.

• Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.

• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and supporting documents.

• Assist with cash-flow monitoring and payment schedules.

• Support preparation of statutory and tax-related documentation.

• Assist with audits and provide required financial records.

• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting procedures.

• Work closely with sales, procurement, stores, and management on financial matters.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one is an advantage.

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, receivables, and payables.

• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.