• Application Deadline: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos



• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Profile:

As an Accountant, your overall responsibility is to be the business partner to the asset management business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely preparation and presentation of
  
  
  
  • Annual, Quarterly and Monthly Budget
  
  
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
  
  
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis comparing budget tactual
  
  
  
  


• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inadequacies


• Timely processing of payments tvendors


• Compare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets against actual performance.


• Prepare weekly liquidity reports/cashflow projections


• Ensure the preparation, remittance and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns


• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and half yearly statutory return tthe various regulators


• Ensure accurate invoices are issued tclients in a timely manner


• Follow up with clients on receivables and related WHT receipts


• Develop financial reporting templates for newly launched products


• Provide financial and business insights tthe Supervisor.


• Work with the team tunderstand cost drivers and proactively looking for cost-optimisation strategies.


• Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures within the department.


• Support the drive tautomation and continuous process improvement


• Ensure timely completion of the annual audited accounts across various companies and funds simultaneously.


• Liaise with service providers on a timely manner on accounting, regulatory, statutory, and other matters


• Manage relationships with bankers, regulators, tax officials, consultants and other relevant stakeholders


• Other specific responsibilities as defined by the Supervisor or CFO

Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline.


• ACCA/ACA is required.


• At least 3 years’ experience in management, financial and fund accounting for an asset management business.


• Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of financial statement, ratios, and analysis.


• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.


• Ability tprioritize


• A team player and goal oriented individual.


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Exceptional organization and time-management skills.