• Application Deadline: Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Summary

• Responsible for assisting in managing of the finance and accounting function of the business, ensuring prompt processing of transactions and reporting performance to the leadership of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the books of accounts of the company, ensuring proper accounting treatment of all transactions


• Maintain adequate custody and remittance of all cash sales proceeds


• Ensure timely recovery of accounts receivable from customers.


• Ensure timely remittance of all statutory deductions to the relevant regulatory bodies.


• Ensure timely payment to suppliers according to the company’s payment policy


• Prepare periodic performance reports and financial statements.


• Coordinate external audits of the company.


• Manage relationships with banks


• Monitor cashiers during operational hours and ensure safe custody of cash at all times


• Ensure adequacy of the accounting system and escalate all shortcomings to the Financial Accountant.


• Prepare periodic cash and sales forecasts for the company


• Prepare monthly and annual budgets for the company.


• Conduct weekly and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.


• Provide leadership to the direct reports in the Finance department

Personal Attributes

Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field


• Professional qualification as a Certified Accountant (ICAN / ACCA).

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ Accounting and Finance experience

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and work independently.


• Excellent analytical and numerate skills