• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Manage all accounting transactions


• Prepare budget forecasts


• Document financial transactions by entering account information


• Publish financial statements in time


• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings


• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions


• Ensure timely bank payments


• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns


• Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Secure financial information by completing database backups


• Support month-end and year-end close process


• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures


• Bring the Group Financial Controller and Finance Business Partner up to speed on work status and client issues that may arise.


• Perform other tasks assigned by the Financial Controller

Qualifications

• First degree in Accounting , Finance, or any related discipline


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Experience with general ledger functions


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills


• Basic Data Analytics skills such as PowerBI and Tableau will be a huge plus.

Additional Information

• Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanour.


• Excellent leadership skills


• Good time-management skills.


• Persuasive and goal-oriented


• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on a company’s success.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.