Junior Accountant

Date Posted: Sept. 29, 2022, 5:10 a.m.

Corporate Staffing Services

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances.
  • Assist the Subsidiary Accountant in the generation of account management reports every month.
  • Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations, and foreign exchange.
  • Being the secretary to Directors Board meeting to discuss plans, events, and general estate strategies and initiatives.
  • Prepare and maintain reports on the status of the various estate projects and initiatives
  • Overall and operational manager of the estate employees including service providers implants and staff
  • Participating as the key source of information in preparing, presenting, and managing budgets.
  • Managing the daily operations of the estate including staff schedules, upkeep, maintenance and cleaning.
  • Supervising all ground and house staff and providing training, day-to-day feedback, and performance reviews.
  • Managing all maintenance, repairs, and renovations to buildings and estate grounds. 
  • Acting as the first point of contact for staff and contractors and escalate the matters that require Directors interventions 
  • Acting as first point of contact in case of emergency (i.e alarm going off, pool leaking, fights, disputes etc)
  • Promoting the estate’s businesses through marketing channels such as social media and or as may be advised by the Board. 
  • Managing utilities, creating estate manuals and ensuring principal receives competitive quotes on any repairs.
  • Managing all administrative tasks like submitting insurance claims, filing legal documents, and preparing invoices. Interact and ensure smooth relationships between tenants and owners.
  • Provide the standard and acceptable lease administration for commercial properties.
  • Undertake clearance of new and outgoing tenants i.e. fill up check list and sign off that all bills and compliance to all expected terms 

Key Requirements and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) is desired.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • Should be hands-on with Quickbooks, Sage & iTax.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point is required.
  • Should be familiar with costings, taxation, and cost analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and a strong team player.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines. 
  • Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and have a strong understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the position apart from just being familiar with performing assigned tasks

 

How To Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; kindly send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to [email protected] or [email protected]

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