We are looking for a Associate : Accountant & Tax to take charge of the financial health of our company by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements. You should be familiar with financial accounting, tax compliance, audits, and budget preparations.

The ideal candidate demonstrates interest in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You should also have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks. 

Ultimately, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures.

• Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports.
• Assess and research difficult tax issues to identify solutions.
• Manage and maintain the company’s tax database.
• Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits.
• Ensure you comply with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Offer support and guidance during audits.
• Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden.
• Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.
• Process and issue invoices to customers 
• Ensuring that all invoices issued to customers are paid on time. 
• Record accounts receivable and payables
• Proper records management including filling and keeping of Financial files. 
• Posting of payments vouchers into the Accounting system
• Posting of all Petty Cash and Journals 
• Preparing month end report and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Preparation of monthly payroll and submission of statutory deduction
• File month end VAT returns, SDL, PAYE, WCF and NSSF
• File half year and yearly P9 & P10 tax returns to TRA
• Assist with budget preparation
• Participate in financial audit
• Any other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a tax accountant or similar role.
• Good understanding of MS Office and accounting software.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions, maintaining the books of accounts, purchases documents, receipts and payment vouchers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
• Understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes.
• Ethical behavior.
• Attention to detail.