• Application Deadline: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• The Account Manager will coordinate, direct and oversee her team in the discharge of their accounting duties.


• She will support Executive Management by offering insights and financial advice toward achieving the financial objectives of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company complies with all local, state and federal accounting and financial regulations


• Liaise with regulatory bodies with respect to compliances matters e.g. tax


• Compile, analyze and report financial data


• Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow reports and other reports.


• Present data to Management, Investors and other entities


• Maintain accurate financial records.


• Audit documents to substantiate financial transactions


• Assist Management in decision making by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.


• Maintain accounting controls through implementation of approved policies and procedures.


• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information e.g. Bank statements, Creditors, Debtors accounts, etc.


• Back up database and ensure the confidentiality of financial information


• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.


• Carry out management accounting of the firm.


• Verify documentation before disbursements.


• Keep informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting


• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.


• Assist in month-end closing and inventory


• Prepare, analyze and report periodic gross margins


• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory


• Oversee the timely and accurate invoicing of customers.


• Handle overdue payments according to the company policies.


• Provide leadership and guidance to support staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years work experience.


• ICAN certification is preferred.


• We have preference for candidates who reside in the Abijo, Ibeju Lekki axis of Lagos State.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Good communication skills (verbal & written)


• Customer service and Relationship-building skills


• Team working skills


• Organizational and time management skills


• Computer skills


• Attention to detail


• Negotiation skills


• Assertiveness


• Flexibility / Tact / Discretion and diplomacy


• Proactive, ability to use initiative


• The ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Peachtree, Sage, ERP).


• Ability to learn bespoke packages if required.


• Ethical behaviour.