Mind Base Education · 1 month ago
Senior Accountant\/Account Officer
Mind Base Education is an organization in the education sector looking for a Senior Accountant/Account Officer. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Analyze financial data to identify trends and assess performance
Coordinate and facilitate external audits
Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits
Assist in obtaining certifications required by regulatory authorities or stakeholders
Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations
Maintain records of VAT transactions and ensure accuracy in reporting
Manage payroll processing activities, including calculation of salaries, deductions, and taxes
Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of employee salaries
Assist in the preparation of financial projections and budgets
Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis
Process payments to vendors and suppliers in accordance with established procedures
Verify invoices, reconcile accounts payable, and address any discrepancies
Handle day-to-day financial tasks as assigned by management
Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for financial information
Books must be closed within 7 working days of the next month
Once the books are closed monthly reports as requested by the management
Prepare timely invoice to customers and share with the customer in the prescribed channel
Maintain the books as to adhere to the corporate tax compliance
Pass monthly inter company entries and Reconcile inter-company balance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
Hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT filing, and payroll processing
Prior experience handling audits, budgeting, and monthly book closures
Experience with corporate tax compliance is required
Preferred
Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA (or currently pursuing) is an advantage
Company
Mind Base Education
At MindBase, we believe that education is a right, not a privilege.
Funding
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