• Application Deadline: Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Ensure accounting transactions are carried out in line with best practices.


• Prepare periodic financial statements and ensure same as true reflection of all accounting transactions.


• Carry out daily reconciliation of all sales lodgments i.e cash and electronics payment to ensure correctness of all transactions from all business units.


• Ensure financial discipline and prudence in all transactions.


• Carry out monthly stock reconciliations to avoid stock out.


• Review all receivables and payables for accuracy or correctness


• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status


• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending


• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process


• Provide input into department’s goal setting process


• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule


• Support month-end and year-end close process


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements

• HND / BSc. Graduate in Accounting


• ACA certification is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant in a reputable firm.


• Must have experience in payroll.


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks, Sage and Peachtree.


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Accuracy and attention to detail