Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements:

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or a relevant degree
• Being Chartered is an added advantage
• High standards of Christian conduct with evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit
• Understanding of and commitment to the church's mission statement and core values
• Work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Must be self-motivated, takes initiative, has creative skills
• Must have the ability to work well with others, and be a team player
• Must possess excellent written communication skills
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to perform under minimal supervision