• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Implement accounting/bookkeeping system as required by the Company accounting and finance management standards and compliant with governmental agencies.


• Manage and reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.


• Assist with tasks relating to the preparation and submission of monthly project expenditure forecasts and cash requests to CEO.


• Maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records; prepare and submit monthly financial reports as directed by the CEO in a timely manner; and ensure supporting documents are filed appropriately in hard and soft copies.


• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payments (WHT deductions, etc.).


• Ensure vouchers are prepared accurately, supporting documents are in place, and all transactions are coded in accordance of the chart of accounts and cost codes.


• Carry out review of advance retirements to ensure completeness of information on expenditures.


• Perform routine banking transactions.


• Ensure all finance documents are properly filed.


• Maintained records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posted transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.


• Develop system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures


• Balance the general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.


• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.


• Assist with audit of Company accounts.


• Manage the Company’s payroll and ensure staff are paid their salaries and allowances as and when due


• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and landlords, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time.


• Process receipts and expense reports.


• Providing leadership for other members of the Finance and Admin team through coaching, mentoring and motivation


• Liaise with and review budgets and expenditures as necessary with CEO and prepare monthly reports and other data as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting or related field


• Must have ACA, ICAN or any related professional certification


• 4+ years of experience in management or consultancy


• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail


• Exceptional organizational skills


• The ability to thrive in high-pressure situations


• Outstanding negotiating skills


• Solid history of data-driven strategic development


• Significant experience in the finance and marketing fields


• Experience building a startup, or being part of a startup creation process.


• The suitable candidate must have completed his ICAN and be available to resume immediately.