• Application Deadline: Sat, 7 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 9 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ajah


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• As a senior accountant, you will analyze complex financial records and reports.


• You oversee the company's accounting operations.


• Regulate and authenticate financial transactions.


• You maintain a ledger to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks.


• It is your job to balance accounts and confirm and verify bank statements.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation


• Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports


• Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation


• Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures


• Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department


• Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating informational classes


• Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing


• Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant certification will be preferred


• 5 - 9 years relevant work experience.


• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Awareness of business trends


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process


• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables Accuracy and attention to detail


• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.