• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description

• The Accountant will be responsible for keeping and maintaining proper books of accounts for the preparation of annual, statutory and group reporting accounts to give a lucid view of the company’s situation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance


• Prepare and file tax returns


• Enter accounting related information into business logs


• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy


• Responsible for GAAP preparation and entry of journal entries


• Calculate and document accruals.


• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure proper coding of cash receipts and transfers


• Maintain fixed assets.


• Prepare balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations


• Perform monthly profit and loss analysis with explanation for variances to budget and prior periods including proposing required journal entries as needed


• Set and execute year-end accounting close activities


• Supports annual financial and other audits


• Liaison between Account Receivable, Account Payable, general accounting, finance, IT, and other teams as necessary


• Identify and drive revenue initiatives and strategy to advance the team and organization


• Make recommendations and implement actions necessary to maintain and improve team and organization metrics


• Other duties & projects assigned

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any other relevant discipline.


• Minimum 4 years of prior general accounting experience.


• Experience in Fintech space is a plus


• Certification in Accounting related is a plus.


• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) is a plus


• Professional written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Advance Filters, Pivot tables, If Statements, Text to Columns, etc.)


• Strong account reconciliation skills


• Strong data analysis skills