Accounting Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Church Administration, the Accounting Officer is responsible for: evaluating and monitoring all the accounting records and systems ensuring efficiency and accuracy in the recording and accounting of all financial transactions for the Church; preparing operating budgets and required financial statements/reports as per approved standards and schedules, in consultation with the Church Treasurer.

 

Major responsibilities are to:

1. Ensure the proper recording and accounting of all financial transactions for the Church in accordance with standard accounting procedures;

2. Monitor and evaluate all the accounting records and systems to ensure adequate controls, efficiency and accuracy(manual/online); 

3. Reconcile monthly bank statements for all the accounts;

4. Reconcile weekly lodgments against receipts; 

5. Prepare monthly and annual statutory returns and submit these within the due dates;

6. Prepare monthly financial reports/statements by the due date and any special financial information/analysis requested by the Finance Committee/Pastor.
    

SKILLS, KNOWLEGDE AND EXPERTISE        

• ACCA – Level 1/ Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent qualification.

with a least two 2 years accounting experience in a similar position.

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (i.e., Quick books, Payroll systems, Excel, Microsoft Word).

• Good Communication Skills (oral and written formats) 

• Good interpersonal skills

• Excellent records management

• Working knowledge of salary/payroll administration,

• Professionalism and Confidentiality