• Application Deadline: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• He/she will provide support to the business by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.


• They will compile reports, prepare, maintain and reconcile financial statements and other financial documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements


• Maintain the accounts payable and receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate payment records


• Review invoices and other payment requests for appropriate approvals, adequacy of budget cover, the validity of claims, and relevant supporting documents


• Ensure timely processing of all payables


• Assist in following up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution of issues relating to reconciliation


• Review and reconcile relevant tax accounts – VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc. to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity


• Compute and file tax returns to relevant tax authorities including related reports to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations


• Administer petty cash disbursement and reconciliation


• Process advance requests and track retirements in line with approved policies


• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory


• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others


• Analyse cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories


• Prepare collateral reporting.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, or a Finance related discipline


• 2 - 4 years work experience in a similar role


• Experience with accounting tools, Zoho Books and Dynamics 360


• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage


• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.


• Experience working with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets


• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Problem-solving skills


• Strong communication skills.