• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Position Overview:

• As a Senior Accountant, you are responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and overseeing junior staff.


• You are also responsible for Audits, Tax preparation, financial analysis and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.


• Generate periodic reports for management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Collaborate in the development of budgets and financial forecasts


• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis

Audit Support

• Assist in the coordination of internal and external audits.


• Provide necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.


• Provide training on accounting procedures and software tools

Financial Analysis

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision making


• Provide insights on cost saving opportunities and revenue enhancement.

Risk Managements

• Assess financial risks an develop strategies for mitigating potential issues.


• Implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

Communication

• Effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters.

Software Proficiency

• Utilize accounting software proficiently for data entry, reporting and analysis


• Stay updated on the latest features and upgrades in accounting software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


• Professional certification is preferred


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

Leadership skills

• Strong attention to details


• Effective Time Management


• Strategic Thinking


• Strong Organizational skill


• Anility to work with a team


• Proficient in accounting software


• Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role is preferred.