• Application Deadline: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Ensure accounting transactions are carried out in line with best practices.


• Prepare periodic financial statements and ensure same as true reflection of all accounting transactions.


• Carry out daily reconciliation of all sales lodgments i.e cash and electronics payment to ensure correctness of all transactions from all business units.


• Ensure financial discipline and prudence in all transactions.


• Carry out monthly stock reconciliations to avoid stock out.


• Review all receivables and payables for accuracy or correctness


• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status


• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending


• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers


• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process


• Provide input into department’s goal setting process


• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule


• Support month-end and year-end close process


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


• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

REQUIREMENT 

• HND/ BSc. Graduate in Accounting 


• Master’s degree in accounting or finance.


• Minimum 2 years’ experience as senior accountant in reputable company in Nigeria.


• ERP experience.


• Knowledge of IFRS standards and Nigeria tax law and regulations.


• Knowledge in Fixed Assets, Bank Reconciliation and Supplier Reconciliation


• Wide experience in Account payables and Account Receivables


• Knowledge in Trial Balance


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks and Sage 50. 


• Accuracy and attention to detail