• Application Deadline:
• Position: Company Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Yaba


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

The Accountant assists in managing the financial activities of the company .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements and monthly reports for the Management and Board.


• Provide explanations for variances in monthly business performance reports.


• Support in daily/monthly postings to the general ledger.


• Collaborate with various departments for financial reporting and analysis.


• Assist in monthly bank reconciliation.


• Aid in the timely preparation and submission of financial reports


• Assist in reviewing journals for analysis and reporting.


• Provide support for internal and external audits


• Collaborate with other finance units such as Treasury, risk management, admin, and legal.


• Assist in annual strategic planning and budgeting.


• Prepare reports for committee meetings.


• Provide support for payables, tax, and other accounting services.


• Implement and monitor internal controls.


• Respond to auditor's comments.


• Ensure general ledger accounts reconciliation.


• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.


• Handle petty cash payments.


• Assist in maintaining financial systems and databases.


• Collaborate with external auditors, regulators, and tax auditors.


• Engage in team activities as assigned.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

The successful candidate must:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.


• Professional membership and a Master's degree in accounting or a related field would be advantageous.


• 1 - 3 years relevant work experience.


• Experience in financial management, reporting, and analysis.


• Familiarity with Accounts payable, receivables, and bank reconciliation.


• Interpersonal skills.

Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with current reporting standards.


• Ability to interpret financial statements.


• Familiarity with accounting software.

Skills / Competencies:

• Analytical skills.


• Basic technological proficiency


• Basic knowledge of Excel


• Attention to detail.