• Application Deadline: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Responsibilities

As an Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to manage the financial operations and reporting for the company. These responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.


• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement.


• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support business decisions.Monitor key financial indicators, such as profitability, liquidity, and solvency.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.


• Record and classify financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and assets.


• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.


• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts.


• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.


• Identify areas of cost savings and efficiency improvements.


• Provide financial insights for strategic planning and goal setting.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor invoice processing and payment.


• Process and monitor accounts receivable, including customer billing and collections.


• Conduct periodic reconciliations of vendor and customer accounts.


• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to accounts payable and receivable.

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax.


• Prepare and submit tax returns and related documentation.


• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits.

Internal Controls and Audit:

• Develop and implement internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.


• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.


• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, purchasing, and sales, to gather financial data and provide financial insights.


• Work closely with the finance team to streamline processes and enhance financial reporting capabilities.


• Support management in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis such as waste analysis ETC

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Minmum of B.Sc or HND in Accounting. (Knowledge of Auditing will be an advantage)


• Minimum of 3 Years and Maximum of 6 years experience is required.