ACCOUNTANT

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Calculate taxable income and the income tax liabilities of the organisation.
• Calculate the cost of different types of capital financial instruments and the overall costs of capital for the organisation.
• Compile accurate tax-related information for the organisation.
• Compute the valuation of business and financial assets using different models.
• Ensure the respective privileges and rights are in place within the accounting information system for users with different job roles and functions.
• Extract data and provide analysis for management using relevant accounting information systems or software.
• Implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls to prevent possible fraud and errors.
• Maintain accurate journal entries and allocations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivables to help the organisation determine working capital needs and funding strategies.
• Operate accounting information systems efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosure notes.
• Provide accurate and timely tax and financial reports to the relevant authorities.
• Provide data in relation to assets, capital rationing and cost of capital.
• Reconcile accounts and provide analysis for the organisation's financial transactions.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings.
• Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings.