• Application Deadline: Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Accountant and Tender Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities:

For Accounting

• Responsible for analyzing and preparing financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including recording, transactions, and reconciling accounts.


• Preparing of tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.


• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to auditing standards and identifying areas of improvement.


• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to management for cost reduction and financial performance improvement.


• Handle cross-functional teams to develop budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual performance against targets.


• Stay updated on accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards to ensure compliance in financial activities.


• Implement and maintain financial systems and software, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.


• Provide financial advisory services to the company or management as needed.

For Tendering

• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including reviewing and analyzing tender documents, identifying requirements, and preparing tender responses.


• Conduct thorough research and gather relevant information to develop comprehensive and compelling tender proposals.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, legal, and technical teams, to gather necessary information and ensure accurate and timely completion of tender submissions.


• Ensure compliance with tender requirements, including formatting, documentation, and submission deadlines.


• Review and evaluate tender terms and conditions, identifying any risks or issues and proposing mitigating strategies.


• Coordinate and lead internal tender review meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and the tender response is of high quality.


• Maintain a centralized repository of tender documents, templates, and references for future use


• Keep updated on industry trends, best practices, and changes in tendering regulations and guidelines.


• Support the negotiation and contract finalization process for successful tenders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACA, ACCA certification is a plus).


• 5 Years of experience working as an Accountant or in a similar role


• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards (GAAP or IFRS).


• Proficient in using accounting software and financial management systems.


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage and collaborate with a team


• Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.


• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.


• Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.


• Strong knowledge of the tendering process, including researching, bidding, and contract management.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and persuasive tender proposals.


• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet tender submission deadlines.


• Detail-oriented and able to review and analyze tender documents with a keen eye for accuracy.