Financial Accountant at The People Practice

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
50718
Job Views
120

Job Description



SUMMARY



  • Our client who is a prop-tech in the construction space seeks for a qualified Financial Accountant to be responsible for supporting decision-making and overseeing of financial information.

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


RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Control all aspects of financial accounting for 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 required corrective 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 four (4) 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.


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