Accountant

Role summary The Branch Accountant is responsible for managing daily financial operations at the branch, including recording expenses, verifying supporting documents, preparing sales and expense reports, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role supports branch‑level financial accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting to the Finance Manager and Head Office. Duties and responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and review branch expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial policies and provide corrective feedback when needed. Record approved branch expenses in QuickBooks and maintain organized hardcopy and softcopy documentation. Verify branch purchase orders, ensure required supporting documents are attached, and guide branch staff on procurement requirements such as quotations. Obtain necessary approval from the Branch Manager or Finance Manager before processing purchase orders and record approved transactions in QuickBooks. Monitor and control branch expenses by category and track monthly increases or decreases. Prepare daily sales reports for the branch and share them with the Branch Manager and Finance Department. Enter daily sales data into QuickBooks accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare 10 day sales reports for submission to the Finance Manager and Head Office. Prepare monthly commission reports for branch sales staff based on targets provided by the Sales and Marketing team. Record monthly sales commission expenses in QuickBooks with proper coding and documentation. Record custom-related financial data for imported containers received at the branch (if applicable) and share reports with management. Calculate monthly branch related taxes, including salary tax, rent withholding tax, and other applicable taxes. Maintain proper archiving of branch financial documents for audit and recordkeeping purposes. Support internal and external audits by preparing required financial documents, reconciliations, and reports. Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to verify financial data, stock related expenses, and supporting documents. Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of all financial information and company records. Prepare financial summaries and reports as requested by the Branch Manager or Finance Manager. Perform any other finance related tasks assigned by the Branch Manager or Finance Manager. Job requirements Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred) 3-5 years of accounting/finance experience Proficient in MS Office; experience with QuickBooks or Odoo is a plus Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping High attention to detail and accuracy in financial records and reconciliations Solid analytical and numerical skills to identify discrepancies Effective communication and coordination with teams and departments Strong organizational and time management skills Reliable, professional, and able to handle confidential information Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and support process improvements