ACCOUNTANT/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT- National University of Science and Technology (NUST) 632 views

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ACCOUNTANT/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)
Innovation and Business Development Department
Applicants must have a first degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years post
qualification experience in an accounting role.

Duties
The duties will include the following:
 Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws
and regulations,
 Preparing and maintaining monthly and annual financial reports,
 Preparing ad-hoc reports as requested by management,
 Preparing tax returns and ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time,
 Evaluating financial operations to recommend best-practices,
 Identify issues and strategize solutions including projects appraisals,
 Offering guidance on cost reduction,
 Leading in initiatives for revenue enhancement and profit maximization,
 Conducting forecasting and risk analysis assessments,
 Managing Internal and External Audits for the IBD business.

Skills
 Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail in order to be able to keep the information
accurate and organized.
 Business acumen: must understand the basic functions of a business in order to accurately
analyze and interpret financial data.
 Computer literacy: must be able to use advanced accounting software and other computer-based tools to work effectively, including automating processes.
 Analytical skills: must be able to collect and analyze financial data as an important aspect of
identifying patterns and potential issues.
 Communication skills: must be able to listen carefully in order to accurately gather facts and
figures from clients, managers, or other stakeholders, and be able to clearly articulate the
results of their work and present their findings in written reports.
 Leadership skills: must be able to lead a team of accounting staff in carrying out their work.