• Application Deadline: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments to the organization


• Handle payroll functions as required by the organization


• Assist in the preparation of tax documents for employees


• 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


• 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.


• Involvement in business registration, tax compliance and creating, distributing, and reporting tax datasheets

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 6 years work experience.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and supervise up to ten junior-level subordinates


• Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Paychex, Metro, and other applications related to finance and accounting


• Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment


• Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies


• Strong understanding of mathematics


• Excellent time management and ability to meet constant deadlines


• Knowledgeable in financial computer software


• Good delegation skills


• Accounting knowledge


• Detail orientation


• Proficiency in Excel


• Accreditation through CPA


• A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Good time-management skills


• Great interpersonal and communication skills.