Accounts and Admin Officer

* Spearhead financial management by accurately recording and posting daily transactions in financial books and accounting software, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations with minimal supervision. * Drive administrative efficiency by maintaining precise record-keeping, adhering to accounting standards, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements. * Architect and implement VAT and tax strategies, including planning, compliance, and reporting, to minimize risks and optimize financial performance. * Develop and manage comprehensive financial reports, including fund positions, yearly financial statements, and budget vs actuals (BvA) analyses, to inform strategic decision-making. * Lead cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs, and oversee staff accounts, advances, and settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Foster a culture of compliance by ensuring accurate and timely filing of VAT returns, income tax returns, and other statutory filings, as well as maintaining NGOAB compliance and BAS. * Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, asset registers, and inventory, ensuring effective utilization of resources and minimizing waste. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish grant management systems, ensure donor compliance, and undertake due diligence and ongoing compliance issues. * Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff and volunteers, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. * Leverage expertise in Office Management tools (MS Word, Advance MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and Tally Accounting software to generate and submit daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to management. * Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to drive business growth and informed decision-making. * Ensure strong knowledge of banking, tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance, and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements to maintain financial integrity.