Accountant at D.S Construction Limited

Reporting daily to the Managing Director, the Accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of expenses and general payments
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Monthly Bank reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Monthly reconciliation with Insurers and Related Parties
• Backup and support for all Finance functions and processes undertaken within team, supplier payables
• Conduct process reviews with local management and recommend changes to improve efficiencies within finance operations in the office
• Identify supplier and engage with business units/vendors to negotiate improved terms of trade as well as continue to improve the procurement process and make sure that we have a competitive panel of vendors
• Ensure compliance to all financial policies and procedures
• Manage special projects for the department
• Delivering excellent service for internal stakeholders
• Ensure admin support to colleagues and follow up with contractors related to maintenance of office premise
• Assist in conducting audit and accuracy checks on a regular basis
• Liaise with the tax consultant for monthly computation of PAYE, VAT & WHT and make sure all the receipts are available and appropriately filed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience, preferably, with experience in the construction sector.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and Tally ERP/ QuickBooks software
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)