• Application Deadline: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with best practice financial management principles and regulatory requirements.


• Overseeing ,budgeting and reporting; financial analysis and forecasting; cost and revenue management; and fixed asset accounting.


• Drive the implementation of approved finance policies at the group of companies


• Drive the implementation of the department's operational strategy, work plans, programs, systems, controls, policies, and procedures to ensure a rigorous financial framework in alignment with overall objectives.


• Ensure ongoing review, update, and documentation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial forecasts, and ratio analysis.


• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department's functions and activities.


• Regularly update accounting policies and procedures manual and ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures


• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.


• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.


• process of staff payroll in tinely manner and ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner


• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable


• Ensure that accounts receivables are collected promptly


• Any other job assigned by CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.


• Relevant post-graduation training / qualification (Certification; ACCA / ICAN - ACA)


• 6 - 7 years’ post-qualification work experience in audit, financial control, in a formal business setting and in supervisory capacity.


• Strong leadership and organizational skills is required


• Computer literacy with experience in SAGE or Tally, MS Word.


• Spreadsheet and MS Power point and high proficiency in Excel is essential.


• Previous experience in haulage or Cement industry is an added advantage


• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in line IFRS standards.


• Excellent communication skills including presentations.