• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information • Document financial transactions by entering account information •


• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options •


• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports


• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents


• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures


• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions


• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information


• Secure financial information by completing database backups


• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions


• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results


• Analyze financial information and summarise the financial status


• Provide technical support and advice on management


• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process •


• Prepare invoices, financial statements and produce budget according to schedule


• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance


• Support month-end and year-end close process


• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise


• Computing taxes.


• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.

Requirements

• Minimum of a OND/HND in Accounting or a related field.


• 1 - 3 years experience in a similar role


• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles


• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).


• Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant


• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software


• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures


• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices in Nigeria.


• Attention to detail


• Confidentiality


• Honesty


• Budget preparation and monitoring for the entire company and by the department.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills