The Accountant purpose will be to apply accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced publishing environment.

The accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Analyse basic financial statements monthly and share the report.
• Manage accounts payable (e.g. booking supplier invoices, payments and preparing payment files) and accounts receivable processes (e.g. booking invoices and payments).
• Prepare payables file according to supplier terms (e.g. Net 30, 60, etc) for service providers including authors.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Ensure that supplier information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare customer quotations and share with Sales Administrator.
• Filing finance documents e.g. invoices, receipts, etc.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Prepare tax filing inputs (e.g. VAT report, WHT report) in compliance with local regulations.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and support to management as needed.
• Follow up on unpaid invoices for payment in line with the company policy and procedure.
• Manage petty cash and keep the records.
• Receive, store and manage any cheques payable to suppliers or received from customers. Keep a record of the postdated cheques and send for banking when due.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
• CPA -K
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks added advantage
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to professional integrity and ethical conduct.