Accountant (Compliance)

Job title : Accountant (Compliance)

Reporting: Tax Coordinator

Job Purpose / Mission

• The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in compliance activities, month-end close, preparing, or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
• The accountant will report directly to the Tax coordinator and work closely with all other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including personal and company income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adapt to the organization's processes and strategies accordingly.
• Preparation of tax provisions and financial statements to comply with accounting standards.
• Ensure 0% fines because of non-compliance with statutory obligations
• Review weekly payment schedules to ensure accurate taxes have been applied.
• Process and obtain all regulatory certificates, e.g. TCC, etc.
• Participate actively in desk reviews and tax audits to ensure prompt closure.
• Reconcile all compliance related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
• Monitor the insurance tracker to ensure zero risk exposure at every point in time through prompt policy renewals, new asset insurance cover and extension of cover with adequate sum insured.
• Participate in annual external audits from a compliance standpoint and collaborate with other team members in other areas as necessary.
• Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview (tax consultants, insurance brokers, vendors, auditors, etc).
• Participate in all compliance related projects by carrying out assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Language(s):

• English

Knowledge and skills:

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Enjoy working with a team to achieve joint goals
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiency.
• Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.