Senior Accountant

An important company in the construction field is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be responsible to perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. May include any or all the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation. Provide daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles and policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Establishes tables of accounts and record all entries to its proper accounts. Ensures that all entries are recorded to their assigned account numbers. Ensures that data is fluid and provides information as required.

· Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Ensures that analysis reflects true and accurate data of actual costs VS budgeted costs.

· Develops, implements, modifies, and documents recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. Ensures proficient use of assigned program aiming at real-time availability of financial reports.

· Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, and cash. May make correcting journal entries in assigned areas. Ensures accuracy of audits undertaken. Ensures accuracy in correcting journal entries.

· Appraises, evaluates, and conducts inventory of real property and equipment, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location. Ensures accuracy of data presented in an inventory, and that property and equipment are all accounted for within the inventory.

· Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or finance professional Qualification in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or any related field in finance.

Job Experience: Minimum of nine years of professional work experience in finance, among them three years relevant working experience in accountancy field.

Job Knowledge & Skills : Excellent knowledge of Financial Processes. Knowledgeable in the latest accounting tools /software. Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices. Sound understanding of the month end process. Knowledge of the financial markets and banking. Knowledge of the analysis and reporting of financial data In-depth and demonstrable experience in financial management and accounting.