• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Business Objective: To support the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances



 Responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. Preparation of invoices, purchase orders, payment vouchers, requisitions, etc.


• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.


• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable processes including entering daily invoices/ bills/ journal entries.


• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.


• Review aging reports and follow up with Customers regarding overdue balances.


• Follow up on WHT remittances.


• Analyze expenses to evaluate cost cutting opportunities to drive value to the portfolio companies.


• Communicate with vendors and clients concerning billing and transactions. General ledger


• Manage general ledger and carry out month-end and year-end close out processes, reconciliation of journal entries.


• Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with IFRS and company policy and procedures.


• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting as well as assist with yearly public audits.


• Review financial and accounting records and correct errors as required. Analyze and review all postings into the ERP, Prepare and post adjusting journal entries where required.


• oversee accounting operations, review, and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations.


• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation. Fixed assets Management


• Maintains the fixed assets register and ensure entries and records are up to date.


• Update the Fixed asset register with new additions, disposals, revaluations etc. Inventory mgt


• Obtain thorough overview of inventory for the group.


• Periodic Reviews of inventory transactions, ensure accuracy, accurate posting, and warehouse analysis. • Carry out regular intermittent Spot counts, prepare Monthly inventory status reports.


• Carry out regular Bin card checks.


• Establish and execute internal controls to monitor, track stock and prevent leakages.


• Regular review of inventory ledgers, reconciliation to ensure Stock issues, purchases and all inventory movement have been recorded on the ERP.


• Regular Reconciliation of inventory ledger balances to physical quantities. TAX, audit Regulatory & Compliance


• Liaise with external Auditors, Tax Auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.


• Responsible for researching, registering, and ensuring compliance with all state and Federal tax requirements.


• Oversee annual external audits and monthly and annual tax filings.


• Monthly and periodic computations and reports of monthly payables for FIRS & LIRS for the group, as well as total outstanding for the group


• Responsible for Monthly filing for VAT, WHT, PAYE and all applicable taxes


• Thorough overview of all compliance issues, licenses and certification required by the group.


• Monthly status reports on ALL compliance related issues. Responsible for overall tax and statutory compliance status of the group. PAYROLL


• Preparation of monthly payroll, statutory payroll deductions and pay slips.

Requirements

• B.SC or HND in Accounting or Finance.


• Minimum of 7+ years Accounting experience.


• Solid analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.


• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple departments.


• Excellent time management and ability to meet required reporting deadlines.


• Knowledge of financial statement reporting and internal controls.


• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.


• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.


• Working Knowledge of tax laws.


• Strong Financial analysis skills.


• Ability to communicate reports/updates in both written and oral formats as at when due.


• Other knowledge/experiences could be added advantage.