• Application Deadline: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Rivers


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• Applicant should be prompt, analytical, honest, detail-oriented, and professional to succeed in this role. The ideal candidate should have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Handling all accounts payable and receivable.


• Preparation of financial reports, and financial statements for the organization as well as its clients.


• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.


• Recording transactions, payments, and expenses, and processing invoices.


• Communicating effectively with cash and billing staff across branches to ensure timely remittance of cash.


• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.


• Willingness to improve knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and multi-jurisdiction tax laws


• Display proficiency in working with relevant accounting software


• Any other duties may be assigned


• Handling queries related to accounts and preparing error-free accounting reports.

Communication and Support:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues in a timely and professional manner.


• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

Compliance:

• Corporate policies and Procedures.


• Use of approved electronic documents.


• Access permissions and risk management policies set by the management.


• Statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements associated with duties.


• Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary actions including termination.

General:

• The Employee may also be required to perform duties not directly related to their area of experience or expertise, in which case proper instruction will be provided.


• Ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in all activities


• Conduct himself/herself in a dignified and respectful manner that reflects well on the Employer and sets an example for other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.


• 3 years of working Experience as an Accountant.


• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.


• Strong analytical skills. Should be able to identify abnormalities in data and resolve them quickly and effectively.


• Impeccable character and integrity


• Excellent communication and reporting skills.


• Superb attention to detail and good organizational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


• Solid proficiency in MS Suits and accounting ERP systems.


• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word PowerPoint.


• Familiarity with computers and accounting applications/software.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Sales competencies.


• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment.


• Degree in Accounting.