• Application Deadline: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Summary of Responsibilities

• The Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations.


• She/he must comply with established accounting policies and procedures. He is also given the responsibility of financial planning and record keeping of all the account.


• An Accountant is responsible to look after the financial aspect of the company.

Job Description

• The main purpose of an Accountant is to analyze financial activities


• Collect invoices/bills and make payments ensuring the prevailing financial rules and regulations of Practical Action


• Prepare bank drafts and arrange for fund transfers against the payment of instalments to partners and other service providers as necessary


• Calculate tax and other deductions to deduct from the source while making payment


• Process the travel and other expenditure claims complying the policies and procedures


• Prepare Payroll and make salary payment on time and provide salary transfer notice to staff members


• Enter financial data into computerized accounting system and run reports


• Provide accounting services to the concerned, especially the status of budget and expenditure


• Keep Practical and informed of changes to accounting system, structure and procedures through training/presentation


• Keep financial documents and records to meet the Group and subsidiaries requirements


• Keep liaison with the bank and other government institutions in Finance functions


• Review General Ledger.


• Posting of month end Journals.i.e. Depreciation, Amortization e.t.c

Qualification

• First Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting or Business-related field.


• Possession of an MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.


• Professional qualifications in Accounting (ICAN, ACCA etc.) is an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduation experience across various industries.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting functions.


• Financial Management


• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills


• Project Planning, Reporting & Control


• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and internet resources.


• Attention to details