Assistant account officer

ACCOUNTING OFFICER

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.
• Supervises and participates heavily in the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports and operating statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Reviews for form, accuracy and completeness detailed reports showing operating and maintenance costs for a variety of projects and purposes.
• Supervises the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers and reviews and approves journal entries of various accounting personnel.
• Reviews and may prepare detailed records supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, collections, and statistics, including monthly, quarterly and annual accounting accruals and reversing entries.
• Analyzes complex financial information and general ledger account activity, recommends correcting entries and ensures that corrections are recorded to reflect accurate results.
• Researches, interprets, recommends and implements approved accounting and other policies to airport management and staff.
• Designs, implements and monitors internal controls over financial reporting and accounting information processes and procedures to facilitate the accurate recording of accounting transactions; recommends improvements as needed.
• Creates and reviews financial and other statistical reports for accuracy.
• Accounts for a large investment portfolio including calculation and recording of accrued interest income and discount/premium amortization.
• Ensures all revenues, expenses, liabilities and assets are properly recorded.
• Involved in preparation of operating/revenue budget.
• Safeguards airport assets by ensuring an annual fixed asset inventory is conducted and discrepancies are resolved or reported.
• Ensures an annual supplies inventory is conducted and journal entries are recorded.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis and be available to work overtime if required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, management level accounting experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting with particular reference to general ledger account analysis; considerable knowledge of accounting systems and auditing procedures and practices; knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring procedures.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of MS Dynamic AX or other ERP system preferred; ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements and reports; ability to plan, delegate, train, supervise and review the work of accounting staff. Participates in the preparation and coordination efforts of both internal and external audits; assists in the preparation of annual operating budget. Ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization in order to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicant should send cv to : [email protected] or text name, age, gender, location and phone number to: 08092561625 on or before 31/2/15