ACCOUNTANT

Roles & Responsibilities

Accountant Responsibilities :

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Calculate taxable income and the income tax liabilities of the organisation.
• Calculate the cost of different types of capital financial instruments and the overall costs of capital for the organisation.
• Compile accurate tax-related information for the organisation.
• Compute the valuation of business and financial assets using different models.
• Ensure the respective privileges and rights are in place within the accounting information system for users with different job roles and functions.
• Extract data and provide analysis for management using relevant accounting information systems or software.
• Implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls to prevent possible fraud and errors.
• Maintain accurate journal entries and allocations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivables to help the organisation determine working capital needs and funding strategies.
• Operate accounting information systems efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosure notes.
• Provide accurate and timely tax and financial reports to the relevant authorities.
• Provide data in relation to assets, capital rationing and cost of capital.
• Reconcile accounts and provide analysis for the organisation's financial transactions.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings.
• Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings.

Tell employers what skills you have

Forecasting

Budgets

Accounts Payable

Legislation

Tax

Journal Entries

Financial Transactions

Internal Controls

Accounting

Financial Statements

Income Tax

Audits

Fraud

Budgeting

Capital

Audit