• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• We are seeking to engage a competent Accountant who will play a role in ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting processes.


• This includes maintaining general ledgers, preparation of financial reports, budget monitoring, and assisting with audit activities and preparation of monthly management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial analyses and reports


• Conduct in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance using relevant KPIs


• Review and reconcile general ledger entries on the accounting system.


• Reconcile intercompany accounts with affiliates.


• Support Financial Controller with coordinating month-end/year-end close process.


• Prepare and coordinate tasks for audit activities, including statutory audit and tax audit


• Supervise and coach junior accountants


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls accountant.


• Ensure compliance with statutory and internal guidelines and regulations.


• Efficient management of the vendor payment process


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls


• Assist in annual budget preparation and monitoring process.

Requirements

Education:

• Candidates should possess minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in related disciplines - Accounting or Finance.


• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years work experience in a similar role.


• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.


• Experience with preparing financial statements

Competency and skills requirements:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft excel


• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Other requirements (Behavioral etc.):

• Strong financial analysis skills


• Strong communication skills.