Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Accounts Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Accounts Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing budgets regularly;
- Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports;
- Evaluating internal management systems, procedures and risks in order to provide recommendations;
- Managing business accounts and preparing financial statements;
- Maintaining and reviewing financial records;
- Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws;
- Generate financial reports for review regulatory authorities;
- Make regular contact with clients to ensure payment;
- Ensure company financial accounts, such as credit cards, are paid on time;
- Review both incoming and outgoing invoices;
- Handle account inquiries from internal and external sources;
- Process accounts payable and receivable, depending on role;
- Utilize database software to organize financial account information;
- Perform internal audits on financial activities as necessary.
Requirements:
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented;
- Strong math and critical reasoning skills;
- Familiarity with productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Account Officer;
- 10+ years of experience in Accounting;
- A Certified Public Accountant title is preferred;
- Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting or Finance;
- Experience using accounting software, such as Tally;
- Prior experience working with financial accounts;
- Quick to collaborate and coordinate with team members when necessary;
- Master’s degree in business administration or account preferred;
- Experience using accounting software, such as Quickbooks and Quicken.