• Application Deadline: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a flexible and experienced Accountant who is able to work independently with little or no supervision to join our accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts


• Review and approve all reconciliation and schedules such as bank statements, schedule of accrued charges, prepayments etc.


• Statutory reporting and year end duties


• Consolidation and reporting to senior management


• Preparation of monthly budgetary control and performance.


• Preparation of overall annual budget of the bank, including the assumptions and the ratios.


• Treasury management and monitoring


• Raising invoices and ensuring invoices are paid promptly and on time.


• Assist in the preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies etc.


• Follow up on budget implementations and limits as it relates to each department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.


• Perform financial control functions.


• Develop and manage liquidity management tools


• Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial accounts


• Assist Head of Accounts in financial management and reporting activities.


• Manage account payables and receivables activities.


• Conduct finance audit periodically and recommend improvements.


• Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.


• Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.


• Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.


• Work with External Auditors for the yearly audit of the accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Accounting / Finance / Economics


• Professional qualification would be an added advantage.


• Must have 3 Years professional experience with at least 1 year in a Microfinance bank.


• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel & Word;


• Must know how to use Sage Application


• Good knowledge of IFRS and Management Accounting


• Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting


• Attention to detail and analytical skills


• Excellent communication and organization skills


• Strong Stakeholder Management and team player.


• Self Starter and ability to work independently


• Good knowledge of popular core banking products.


• Close proximity to Surulere.