Job Description
Location: Mainland, Lagos
Salary: N120,000 – N170,000
Reports to: Operations Lead and CCO (Chief Creative Officer).
Our Client is a first-of-its-kind simple and affordable custom photo/art framing company in Nigeria, bringing the tradition of framing to today’s customers from the comfort of their homes and devices.
In this role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of our business. You'll be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, working closely with various departments to maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the company's success. You will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and examine financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting standards such as GAAP and IFRS.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing insights for decision-making.
- Reconciliations: Reconcile expenses, bank balance, revenue, and inventory receipts.
- Audit and Assurance: Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documentation.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payment of invoices and collection of receivables.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on financial regulations and ensure the company’s compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Lead.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
Person Specification
- BSc in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounts payable/receivable or bookkeeping role
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, double-entry bookkeeping).
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets.
- Knowledge of Accounting Software is an added advantage