• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities


• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy.


• Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions


• Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy Services to management


• Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.


• Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy


• Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy


• Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.


• Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.


• Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.


• Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy


• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.


• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.


• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.


• Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.


• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management


• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.


• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives


• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.


• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.


• Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.


• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.


• Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.


• Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.


• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.


• Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.


• Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances


• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.


• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.


• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies


• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)


• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of MSc in Accounting


• First Degree must be in Accounting


• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA


• Minimum of 4- 5 years’ core experience in accounting/management account


• Excellent strategic planning skills


• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.


• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software