• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field
  

Description

Daystar Power Group is looking to engage a competent Senior Accountant, who will play a team-lead role in ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting processes. This includes preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining general ledgers, coordinating month-end/year-end close procedures, and assisting with audit activities.

We are seeking a hard working, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiary entities and support group consolidation.


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


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


• Maintain detailed fixed asset register and prepare monthly fixed asset summary schedule.


• Work closely with Operations team to ensure all fixed asset and inventory records are complete and accurate.


• Reconcile intercompany accounts with corresponding subsidiary entities across the group.


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


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


• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems for optimal efficiency.


• Manage insurance on fixed asset portfolio including claims process.


• Supervise and coach junior accountants.


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

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines - Accounting or Finance.


• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience in a similar role.


• Experience in an audit firm will be a plus.


• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.


• Proven experience with preparing financial statements and coordinating month-end/year-end close process.

Language Proficiency:

English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.

• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.


• Passionate leader with excellent team leadership skills.


• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to details.


• Highly inquisitive mindset with an aptitude for numbers.


• Advanced communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.


• Ability to work independently but also work with others in a fast-paced environment


• Hands-on experience with accounting systems e.g., QuickBooks, SAP.