The Chief Accountant will be responsible for maintaining proper books of accounts, preparing financial reports, managing financial transactions and supporting effective financial management of PMCU Ltd. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager and work closely with management and other departments to ensure proper adherence to financial controls and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date books of accounts and accounting records;
• Recording and processing financial transactions in accordance with approved procedures;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
• Preparing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash and bank balances;
• Preparing payment vouchers, receipts, journals and other accounting documents;
• Monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of the Union's annual budget;
• Ensuring proper filing and safe custody of accounting and financial documents;
• Preparing statutory returns and ensuring timely submission of relevant tax obligations;
• Coordinate preparation of financial statements for audit purposes;
• Liaising with external and internal auditors and provide required financial information;
• Monitoring expenditure and ensuring that payments are properly authorized and supported by relevant documents;
• Maintaining proper records of Union assets and asset verification;
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, financial procedures and applicable laws and regulations;
• Providing financial information and advice to management whenever required; and
• Performing any other accounting-related duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Must be a holder of CPA(T), ACCA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification. Candidates who are pursuing professional accounting qualifications may also be considered, subject to the terms set by PMCU Ltd.
• Have at least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
• Have good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and financial management.
• Have knowledge of local taxation policies and other statutory obligations.
• Be competent in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Have strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a cooperatives or related institution will be an added advantage.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date books of accounts and accounting records
• Recording and processing financial transactions in accordance with approved procedures
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Preparing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash and bank balances
• Preparing payment vouchers, receipts, journals and other accounting documents
• Monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Coordinate preparation and monitoring of the Union's annual budget
• Ensuring proper filing and safe custody of accounting and financial documents
• Preparing statutory returns and ensuring timely submission of relevant tax obligations
• Coordinate preparation of financial statements for audit purposes
• Liaising with external and internal auditors and provide required financial information
• Monitoring expenditure and ensuring that payments are properly authorized and supported by relevant documents
• Maintaining proper records of Union assets and asset verification
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, financial procedures and applicable laws and regulations
• Providing financial information and advice to management whenever required
• Performing any other accounting-related duties as may be assigned by the General Manager

• Accounting software proficiency
• Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
• Analytical skills
• Numerical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA(T), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• At least three (3) years of relevant working experience
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and financial management
• Knowledge of local taxation policies and other statutory obligations
• Experience in a cooperatives or related institution (added advantage)