• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• In this position you will be responsible for the accounting and financial statements of the DEME entities in Nigeria.


• You will be interacting directly with the Finance Manager.


• You will have to provide technical and administrative support for finance and general accounting.


• Prepare required financial reports; maintain integrity of financial reporting system and prepare the financial statements.

Your responsibilities

• Prepares quarterly financial reports for DEME entities in Nigeria.


• Manages daily accounting activities to maintain the organization’s general ledger.


• Coordinates and ensures timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.


• Prepares annual financial statements.


• Prepares and/or reviews month-end journal entries.


• Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting and tax compliance processes.


• Ensures compliance with all legal requirements.


• Works with the Finance Manager to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.


• Is the first point of contact for the statutory financial audit of all DEME entities in Nigeria.


• Analyses potential financial risks and monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities.


• Make cashflow and financial forecasts.


• Manage the accounting team lead and develop project members.


• Ad hoc tasks.

Your profile

• 5 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions (with at least 3 years in supervisory role).


• Master’s degree preferably with accounting major or related field.


• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Proven knowledge of transaction taxes.


• Maintain overview of the day-to-day accounting process.


• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• ACA or ACCA required.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus


• Experience working with an international company is a plus.


• Modesty and professional attitude.

Our offer

• POSITION within an international company, established in Nigeria for 30 years.


• WORKING PLACE: Ikoyi, Lagos.


• ORGANISATIONAL: team depends on the number of projects of the DEME group in Nigeria. Currently it is estimated at 5 accounting staff.


• Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites/Head office in Belgium possible.


• TRAINING opportunities within Nigeria + DEME Group’s headquarters.