Necessary skills for Accounting Officer: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Accounting Officer
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Skills and Behaviours for a Accounting Officer
Accounting Softwares
QuickBooks
Sage
Wave Accounting
Xero
Zoho
Business partnering
Business acumen
Business partner
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Consolidation
Financial Reporting
Financial Statement
Income Statement
Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow
Cash Management
Cost accounting
Management Accounting
P&L Management
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Communicating information
Active Listening
Asking the right questions
Influencing and persuading others
Synthesizing information
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met