Accountant

Position: Accountant Job Responsibilities: Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports for Ayadina Association.  Job Duties: Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Prepare, verify, and post daily journal entries and transactions: income, expenses, bank deposits, transfers, as provided in the approved budgets, and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursement and that proper financial documents are used. Prepare pay slips and remittances for payments. Prepare payroll computation, including all required withholdings and payroll and deduction register, and enter corresponding journal entries. Assist in the preparation of monthly closing procedures including banks reconciliation, cash counts, and advances reconciliations of other country offices. Check accounting records, financial statements / reports from other field offices to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Maintain all necessary records and documentation of transactions and payments. Maintain efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing system of all documents related to finance: contracts with contractors, vendors, suppliers, bids, etc., agreements, and documents related to staff: contracts, time sheets, leave request, etc. Review, monitor, and follow up on all staff time sheets, mileage, expenses, leave requests, insurance, and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) subscriptions. Skills and Qualifications ·         Education: Business Administration Degree Required with an Emphasis on Finance and Accounting. ·         Experience: A minimum of 2 years of Experience is required. ·         Reporting Skills: The candidate must exhibit professional reporting skills to both internal and external parties involved with the auditing process of the Association ·         Accounting System Proficiency: Knowledge on computer accounting systems that facilitate reporting and journal voucher entry process ( Preferably the Daisy software).