Accounts Officer

Description

Sentinels is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Officer to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position requires expertise in handling accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, and preparing financial reports. The Accounts Officer will support day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks is essential. This role demands a candidate who can work independently without managing a team but is capable of collaborating effectively with corporate clients and internal departments. The Accounts Officer will contribute to smooth financial operations by processing invoices, managing payroll, and ensuring tax compliance. The role includes reconciling cashbooks, balancing the general ledger, and preparing trial balances to support reporting requirements. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills with proficiency in English, enabling them to interact efficiently with corporate clients and stakeholders. A minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting is required to meet the complexity and volume of tasks associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes accurately and efficiently.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are identified promptly.
• Process supplier and customer invoices, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile cashbook entries and maintain the general ledger with precise balancing.
• Prepare financial reports and statements to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including tax withholding and statutory deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and process payroll accurately in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Utilize advanced Excel formulas and functions to analyze financial data and improve reporting accuracy.
• Work with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks to post general ledger entries and manage accounts workflows.
• Assist with accounts payable workflow automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Prepare trial balances and support month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Perform time and attendance reconciliation to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Implement ERP-based vendor payment controls to streamline payment processes and ensure compliance.
• Communicate effectively with corporate clients and relevant internal teams to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records for audit and regulatory reviews.

Experience

3 Years

Apply By

Dec 10, 2026

Required Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• ERP-Based Vendor Payment Controls
• Accounting Software (Xero or QuickBooks)
• Trial Balance Preparation
• Accounts Payable Workflow Automation
• General Ledger Posting and Reconciliation
• Tax Withholding and Statutory Deductions
• Time And Attendance Reconciliation
• Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions
• Cashbook and general ledger balancing
• Payroll Processing
• Microsoft Excel
• Tax Compliance
• Invoice Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable

Nice to Have Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Payroll Management Systems (e.g., ADP or Workday)
• Communication
• Time management