• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Reporting Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

JOB DUTIES / DESCRIPTION

• Maintain stewardship for financial assets and debt, including being in charge of cash management, debt management and investment management functions of the organization and its affiliated entities.


• Develop and implement daily, monthly and quarterly cash forecasting models.


• Present financial forecasts based on actual spend and the organization’s financial position.


• Monitor the financial investments and record capital growth


• Advise on the organization’s reserves and investment policy


• Research and recommend financing alternatives, analyzing options and providing recommendations to the Management.


• Structuring debt arrangements with lenders, Managing corporate investments and Monitoring cash flow.


• Maintain the corporate liquidity and financial stability.


• Liaise with Tax Authorities, Auditors and other Regulatory bodies as regards preparation and filing of the Audited Financials and other Tax related matters.


• Ensuring prompt remittance and various statutory deduction i.e VAT, PAYE, CIT, Pension Fund etc.


• Preparing Financial Statement in line with the IFRS standards.


• Prepare the monthly Management accounts


• Responsible for the Asset and Liability Management, including a monthly report of the Asset Register.


• Preparing and Maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers, profit and loss statement, monthly and yearly financial statements and other reports


• Carrying out monthly bank account closing and analysis.


• Carry out bank reconciliation analysis and account audit


• Liaise with Bank on Transaction rates and Foreign Translation rate.


• Payroll administration and preparing of monthly sales reports for analysis.


• Developing and consolidating the departmental and organization’s budget.


• Periodic audit of departmental processes.


• Monitoring compliance in line with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.


• Developing, maintaining and implementing financial internal controls, policies and procedures.

 QUALIFICATION /REQUIRMENTS 

• First Class grade or a minimum of 2:1 in BSc in Accounting or related discipline


• Accounting certification is required (ICAN, ACCA, ACA).


• At least 4 - 6 years+ as an Accountant, a Financial reporting officer or a Finance MGR.


•  Candidates should have 2 years+ management experience


• Experience working in the Oil and Gas industry will be an added advantage.


• Knowledge of capital markets, accounting and business finance


• Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting, Treasury and IFRS is required.


• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.


• Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude.


• Detailed knowledge of accounting principles and practices.


• Statutory regulations (IFRS).


• Understanding of taxation commercial law.


• Broad understanding of global & regional economics.


• Knowledge of financial principles


• Proficient in Excel and MicroSoft Suites


• Good negotiation skills, Innovative, Leadership, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and Attention to detail.