Accounting Position

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.