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


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information


• Summarize current financial status by collating information of receivable and outgoing payments; prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports


• Prepare and send invoices to clients and follow up till payments are made


• Examine bank statements and reconcile them with general ledger entries


• Prepare internal staff monthly payroll and make statutory remittances as required


• Manage company’s petty cash accounts


• Relate with various government agencies such as LIRS, FIRS, ITF and take part in company’s account audits


• Carry out monthly VAT filings before deadline


• Post transactions in the company’s preferred accounting software (Quickbooks) and keep updated at all times


• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the company

Qualification Requirements

Education & Certification:

• Degree or HND qualification in Accounting or similar finance discipline.


• Must be at least student member of any the following professional bodies - ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC relevant work experience as an accountant

Competency, Skills & Key Attributes:

• Proficiency in use of Quickbooks is compulsory


• Strong numerical skills and an intermediate user of MS Excel


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations


• Critical thinking, coordination, and analytical skills


• Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced project environment


• Result oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines


• Team player with the ability to lead as well as work with other departments in the organisation when your input is required


• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.