Junior Accountant at Atlantic Quarry and Concrete Ltd

About Job

Purpose

• The Junior Accountant supports the strategic Accounting objectives of the organization. This role has the objective to provide essential accounting preparation, input, control, analysis and reporting of financial accounting information utilizing available systems and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the annual budget and monthly operational budget preparation.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting.
• Tracking/monitoring monthly expenditures against the approved budget for all projects and cost centers.
• Processing approved purchase orders and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Accounts payable & receivable management
• Bank reconciliations review
• Ensure that stock levels, product margins and variable costs are reviewed on a daily basis, and ensure that an efficient process is in place for corrective actions
• EOM GL reconciliation
• Responsible for monthly statutory filings – PAYE, VAT, WHT, SSNIT etc.
• Maintain good documentation practices of relevant financial transactions including scanning and maintaining a comprehensive and efficient filling system.
• Liaise with Internal and external auditors.
• Competencies
• IFRS/IAS/GAAP
• Planning & budgeting skills
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning.
• Financial Management & Reporting skills.
• Ability to use Sage X3 accounting software.

Qualifications/Experience

• A good first degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution
• ICAG/ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role