• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Brief

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.


• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.


• To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.


• Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions.


• Prepare budget forecasts.


• Publish financial statements in time.


• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.


• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.


• Ensure timely bank payments.


• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.


• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.


• Preparation and payment of commissions to company’s consultants and partners.


• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.


• Audit financial transactions and documents.


• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.


• Comply with financial policies and regulations.


• Train other junior accountants.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant Degree.


• Additional certification (ICAN) is a plus.


• Work experience as an Accountant with a minimum of 5 years.


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.


• Experience with general ledger functions.


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Age requirement:

• 35 years and below Male candidate preferably Proximity to Ajah Axis would be considered.