• Application Deadline: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Associate will support the Head of Finance in the planning, implementation, management and running of all Nigeria’s financial activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage General Ledger in line with IFRS standards.


• Perform weekly Finance and Transactions reconciliation of customer accounts in Accounts Receivable


• Design and maintain chart of accounts and report structure in SAGE ERP as required


• Review reconciliation of CB module on Sage


• Monthly cashflow report


• Monthly bank balance report


• Quarterly Board report


• Prepares accrual journals for review and approval by the Head of Finance before posting into the accounting software.


• Perform variance analysis for cash flows including but not limited to budget vs annual and budget vs forecast on a monthly basis; 


• Prepares audit journals for review and approval by the Head of Finance before posting into the accounting software


• Responsible for managing audit process from start to finish


• Assist in pre-audit activities to ensure a smooth year-end internal and external audit including:


• Accruals review and update


• Opening balance reconciliation


• Revaluation of currencies and balance


• Depreciation computation verification


• Managing Tax Audits along with Tax consultants


• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Hard skills and experience:


• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.


• A minimum of 4-6 years cognate experience or any similar combination of education and experience


• Experience at a Big Four firm is an added advantage.


• A professional member of an industry-relevant association (ACCA or ICAN)


• Knowledge of accounting software/package.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.


• Knowledge of IFRS, local taxes and requirements.


• Experience in liaising with the auditors and managing an audit process from start to finish;


• Ability to create and manage a database

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated abilities in a variety of real estate areas such as: transaction management, strategic planning, financial analysis and project/construction management.


• Demonstrated abilities in management reporting: preparing and presenting.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.


• Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects of various sizes and complexity across diversified customer base.


• Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.


• Selling skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-driven;


• Resilient;


• Tenacious;


• Result-oriented;


• Ability to work effectively under pressure;


• Team player with good interpersonal skills