• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor all financial data and prepare accurate statements for our company. Financial Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, managing tax payments, and performing internal audits. You will act as a consultant for senior managers, conducting cost and revenue analyses. To be qualified for this role, you should have a minimum of HND in Accounting and relevant work experience. Ultimately, you will ensure all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our company’s investments.

Minimum Qualification: HND/BSc in Accounting

Experience Level: Entry level

Experience Length:3 year’s experience as an Accountant.

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Financial Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, managing tax payments, and performing internal audits. You will act as a consultant for senior managers, conducting cost and revenue analyses. To be qualified for this role, you should have a degree in Accounting and relevant work experience.


• Ultimately, you will ensure all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our company’s investments.


• Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)


• Forecast costs and revenues


• Manage tax payments


• Organize internal audits


• Prepare budgets (for the entire company and by department)


• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies


• Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments


• Analyze financial trends


• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.


• Any other duty assigned by Management

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field


• Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role


• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software


• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures


• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations


• Excellent math skills with attention to detail


• Time-management abilities


• Confidentiality


• Prepare daily transaction entries