• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status


• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending


• Provided technical support and advice on Management Accountant


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers


• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process


• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process


• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule


• Assist with tax audits and tax returns


• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance


• Plan, assign and review staff’s work


• Support month-end and year-end close process


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls


• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles


• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent


• 5 to 7 years of experience as a senior accountant


• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Awareness of business trends


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks, Tally ERP, QuickBooks, etc.


• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills