• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Akwa Ibom


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Number: 22196842

Location: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Category: Finance & Accounting

Position Type: Management

Job Summary

• Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.


• Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.

Core Work Activities

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies:

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.


• Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.


• Complies with all applicable laws related to fraud and collection procedures.


• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.


• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.


• Balances credit card ledgers.


• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary. 

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals:

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.


• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.


• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.


• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.


• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.


• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.


• Completes period end function each period.


• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.


• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.


• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.


• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.


• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams:

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.


• Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive.


• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks.


• Provides an "open door policy" and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.


• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.


• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities:

• Interviews, selects and trains employees.


• Appraises employee’s productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status.


• Follows progressive discipline procedures as appropriate.


• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.


• Monitors employee attendance and records absences/tardiness.


• Helps direct supervisors to achieve their own development goals.


• Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


• Demonstrates personal integrity.


• Uses effective listening skills.


• Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.


• Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.


• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.


• Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.


• Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, well organized way.


• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.


• Makes collections calls if necessary.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience:

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.