Job for an Accountant in a Lithographic and Digital Printing Press

A leading wholly indigenous, dynamic and fully integrated Lithographic and Digital Printing press with special emphasis on the total quality concept and proactive service delivery.



Job Title:  Accountant

• Manage the company’s liquidity and institute efficient cash flow management
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Receivables.
• Maintain a record of all bank/ cash accounts including petty cash
• Prepare monthly schedules for payroll, PAYE and Pension deductions made from employees’ compensation and benefits
• Ensure accuracy of schedules and remittance advices and follow up to obtain third party evidences e.g. receipts
• Ensure timely remittance and filing of monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns
• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with management on the fiscal aspects of salary recommendations and other administrative actions.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Perform all other functions as may be specified by the supervisor
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control
• Ensure all accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial transactions are maintained in a systematic order and in a safe and secure condition
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to multi task and work closely with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Office and financial systems
• Strong academic record with a demonstrably high degree of numerical, verbal and analytical competence 

• 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the financial industry & in similar role
• ICAN/ACCA certified.