• Application Deadline: Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

The Accountant's responsibilities include producing budgets, overseeing tax payments, and conducting internal audits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control all aspects of financial accounting for the company's operations.


• Create financial statements for processing payroll, account reconciliations, account payables, account receivables, income, and expenses, among other things.


• Create quarterly, yearly, and monthly reports.


• Carry out internal audits.


• Create the organization’s budget.


• Track and report accounting irregularities.


• Keep abreast of financial policies, procedures, and rules.


• Observe local, state, and federal tax laws.


• Identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in the accounting and recommend the requiredcorrective action.


• Keep thorough accounting records for future use.


• Assist other departments with accounting and financial analytical work.


• Help with activities related to accounts payable and receivable.


• Answer staff members’ queries and accounting questions.


• Conduct internal audits and verify the accuracy of financial documents.


• Reconcile and record bank accounts and credit card transactions.


• Coordinate annual audits, examine financial data and assist as required.


• Examine and report on changes in income statements as well as the financial situation.


• Share financial results with Executive Management and important stakeholders.


• Enhance procedures and systems and launch corrective action.


• Make sure that the legal and tax frameworks are followed.


• Make sure that accounting standards and corporate regulations are followed by the financial records.


• Complete month-end closing tasks such as account reconciliation, revenue and expense accounting, etc.


• Create financial reports as needed for team meetings or upon management and client request.


• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports quickly and accurately.


• Assist with the annual budget, forecast, and projection development.


• Help with the documentation prepared for the annual financial audits.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a degree in accounting.


• ACCA or ICAN in view would be an added advantage.


• Must have 2-3 years working experience in an accounting or finance position.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Quick Book software.


• Solid understanding of bookkeeping competencies.


• Time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent commercial and business acumen


• Outstanding mathematical skills.


• Ability to remain confidential when needed.