Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Financial Recordkeeping & Bookkeeping: Documenting daily business transactions, sales, expenses, and maintaining general ledgers.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing core financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (Income) Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable (AR/AP): Tracking customer invoices and money owed to the business (AR), as well as verifying vendor bills and managing payments (AP).
• Payroll Processing: Calculating employee wages, managing tax withholdings, and administering benefits.
• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Computing tax liabilities, filing corporate or individual tax returns, and ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws (such as GAAP or IFRS).
• Auditing & Internal Controls: Conducting internal audits, reviewing records for discrepancies or fraud, and working with external auditors.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Advisory: Analyzing financial data to create budgets, forecast cash flows, and advise management on cost reduction, profitability, and investments.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in FMCG, retail or pharmacy-related businesses is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage financial records and meet deadlines.