• Application Deadline: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Operational Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Operations Accountant

The Candidate will play a key role in overseeing the Accounts and Operations function, providing exceptional accounting, operations, and administration services to the company.

You will be responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements with Disclosures and other ad-hoc financial information. You will take ownership and respond to Client/Investor queries promptly. Using your own judgment to highlight any significant findings and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

It is essential that you follow the correct processes and procedures to help us ensure we are compliant with applicable laws, service standards, company policies, and procedures. You will need to have a curious mind and use your initiative to identify any risks or concerns ensuring you report them in a timely manner.

Every day brings a new challenge so you’ll need to be a team player at heart, with an eye for detail, great organizational skills so you can prioritize your day, and sometimes with conflicting deadlines that still need to be met.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions


• Prepare budget forecasts


• Publish financial statements on time


• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings


• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Ensure timely bank payments


• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns


• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements


• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity


• Audit financial transactions and documents


• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements

• Work experience as an Accountant


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Experience with general ledger functions


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills


• BSc in Accounting or relevant degree/HND Accounting