Property management company is seeking to hire an accounting professional
responsible for assisting the CFO with the management and reporting of financial data of the organization. Their main duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
We are seeking a candidate that is motivated, driven, organized, detail oriented and eager to learn. Candidate must display a reliable and honest work ethic combined with a desire to succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
Managing income and expenditure accounts
Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status
Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations
Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company
Skills and Qualifications
Experience with accounting software and data entry
Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets
Ability to work independently
Analytical skills
Accountant education and training
The accountant position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or any other related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage. New graduates with relevant internship experience will work well in entry-level roles. For senior levels, certification and relevant experience in a managerial position is an added advantage.
In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, some certifications can suffice. A Certified Public accountant (CPA) is subjected to thorough training that involves a specified number of hours doing coursework, practical work and written and oral examinations. Other certifications include Certified Management Accountant and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), among others.
Accountant experience requirements
A successful candidate should have experience with accounting and financial software and stay up to date with current trends. Expert-level knowledge of working with spreadsheets is crucial. Experience with word processing software is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping as well as presentations.
Other experience requirements that should have include managing company finances and drawing up a budget based on income and expenditure accounts. Experience conducting internal and external auditing is an added advantage. Working experience with general ledger functions is required.
