General Account Officer
Role: General Account Officer
Employer: Africa Global Logistics
Deadline: 9th February 2025
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Application guide: Submit your CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “General Account Officer” in the Subject Line.
Key Purpose
The General Account Officer is responsible for providing support to the accounting department by assisting with reconciling accounts, analysing financial data, completing tax filings and aiding the chief accountant on all accounting related duties.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct daily bank account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger balances.
- Fix asset creation and follow-up processes.
- Monitor and Review of suppliers and customer’s account details and to make sure they comply with due diligence and account creation processes.
- Prepare of Accruals and prepayment schedule.
- Assist to reviewing and improving financial policies and control systems.
- Prepare and submit tax documents and ensure compliance with tax regulations (WHT/PAYE/NASSIT/CIT/BIK/GST).
- Assist to coordinating internal and external audits and implementing audit findings to improve financial processes.
- Monitor and maintain financial information in accounting systems, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with regulations and best practice.
- Assist on monthly closing.
- Ensure all accounts are correctly allocated and assist on revaluation procedures.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Education and Experience
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting/ ACCA Part 11.
- At least 5 years of proven work experience in related role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Personal Qualities
- Meticulous attention to details with a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages.
- Proactive and detail-oriented mindset.