Job Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing reconciliations, supporting budgeting activities, and strengthening financial controls within the microfinance bank.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting:
Maintain accurate accounting records and process daily financial transactions.
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and maintain the general ledger.
Monitor income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital accounts.
Reconciliation & Controls:
Perform bank, customer, loan, and investment reconciliations.
Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal financial controls.
Compliance & Audit:
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and microfinance banking requirements.
Support internal/external audits and preparation of regulatory reports.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis:
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
Treasury & Risk Management:
Process payments and financial transactions while ensuring proper approvals.
Monitor liquidity and identify financial risks or control gaps.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent certification is an added advantage.
2 - 5 years' accounting experience, preferably within a microfinance bank, bank, or financial institution.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, and Microsoft Excel.
Key Competencies:
Financial Reporting
Reconciliation
Budgeting
Regulatory Compliance
Internal Controls
Financial Analysis
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Communication Skills.