• Application Deadline: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Functions

• Financial planning and budget preparation.


• Timely preparation of management accounts and other financial reports


• Maintenance of financial and accounting transactions/records


• Liaising with appropriate regulatory authorities or agencies


• Management of the company’s financial accounting and reporting systems


• Capital expenditure accounting, and fixed asset management


• Oversee the preparation and reporting of financial statements


• Tracking of all receivables and payables


• Implementation of new financial systems or maintenance of current procedures


• Assessment of financial risks and opportunities


• Setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.


• Maintain sound financial and accounting procedures in line with accounting standards


• Reconciliation of all bank statements/accounts as necessary


• Coordinate daily operations of the department


• Ensure the accuracy of all accounting records.


• Analysis of the company’s financials, to provide basis for sound business decisions by executive management.


• Ensure that the company is compliant with general tax management and other statutory payments


• Perform other assigned duties as assigned by the Management

Key Requirements

• First degree in Accounting from a reputable institution


• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience (preferably in oil and gas)


• Professional accounting certification (ICAN or ACCA) is required


• Proficiency in Sage application is required.


• Master’s degree in accounting or related courses is an added advantage


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills


• Solid knowledge accounting principles, procedures, standards and regulations


• High level of integrity and confidentiality


• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages


• Good communication skills (oral and written)


• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.