• Application Deadline: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage the finance and accounting functions of the company.


• You will maintain the books of accounts, prepare and monitor the budget, and maintain effective internal cost control system.


• You will prepare financial statements and generate other operating reports.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role


• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations


• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.


• Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.


• Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow


• management reporting for submission to management.


• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries


• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.


• Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up.


• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns


• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified, you must have a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification requisite experience.


• This position requires a high level of maturity and strong leadership skills.


• Also of importance, you must be credible and trustworthy. You must have high level communication and influencing skills.


• Highly numerate and analytical with a practical approach to problem solving, you must have the drive and commercial acumen to succeed.


• A good knowledge of an accounting software is required.