• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements and budget performance 


• Ensuring compliance with applicable standards (i.e. IFRS, GAAP, FASB), SEC rules, Cooperative statutes and normal systems of internal control 


• Implementing daily accounting policies, standards, and guidelines 


• Providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to management 


• Initiating payments on bank platforms 


• Leading currency sourcing/swap activities 


• Providing monthly and annual bank reconciliations and invoice documentation 


• Producing accurate monthly management accounts 


• Serving as the primary point of contact for auditor requests 


• Ensuring timely state and federal tax remittances and filings

Qualifications, Skill Sets, and Values

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 


• Must be a Chartered Accountant or close to qualification 


• Demonstrable understanding of IFRS; DipIFRS is a strong advantage 


• Must have 5 years of accounting/finance experience 


• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications 


• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, journal adjustments, preparation of all financial statements and financial reporting 


• Knowledge of risk management and process control frameworks is a strong advantage 


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 


• Must be able to think critically and work independently 


• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with counterparties 


• Highly detail-oriented with strong numeracy skills 


• Experience working with accounting software – Quickbooks 


• Working knowledge of tax filings and compliance 


• Capacity to be candid with management and assertive when dealing with banks & other counterparties

Remuneration and Perks

• Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarks 


• Laptop and relevant financial software 


• Health insurance 


• Work from home on some days of the week 


• Full pay during leave period 


• Staff-only investment opportunities 


• A high degree of autonomy and flexibility 


• Global growth opportunities