Senior Accountant

Duties/Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the efficient and effective financial management of the firm, as well as the development and maintenance of the necessary systems to safeguard the assets and financial operations of the firm. Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Job Description

• Posting transactions, checking for correctness and appropriateness of attached documentations.

• Preparing financial statements, management accounts, Finance reports and any ad hoc reports.

• Accounting for the firm’s financial assets such as tangible and intangible assets also including its investments in line with the respective financial policies.

• Accounting for Receivables and Withholding Tax credit notes as well as Accounting for Payables and other liabilities.

• Preparing and updating Annual Budget with input from Admin and IT departments.

• Preparing and updating Directors’ monthly Cash call to fund budget/operations.

• Reconciling the budget to actual results of operations.

• Participating in and organizing the Annual statutory audit of the firm’s books of account.

• Liaising with the External Auditors in respect of the firm’s annual statutory audit.

• Participating in and organizing the various Tax audits (FIRS & LIRS) of the firm’s books of account.

• Liaising with the Tax Auditors in respect of the firm’s various Tax audits.

• Addressing any Audit queries raised by either External Auditor or Tax Auditors.

• Having an oversight function on payroll preparation and administration.

• Ensuring prompt remittances of (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension and Others)

• Ensuring that the internal controls over the firm’s assets and resources are functioning and effective.

• Confirming approval to bankers for any cheque(s) raised and issued for payment.

• Performing any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the firm’s management or Finance Director

Qualification and Skills:

• A first degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution. ICAN or ACCA is pre-requisite.

• Master’s degree in business administration would be an added advantage.

• Have knowledge of QuickBooks, Peachtree and Sage software

• 5-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar position.

• Demonstrate high level of oral communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgement.

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities, meet regular deadlines and take/follow up action.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute in a professional and collaborative way to a team.

• A willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure.

• High ethical standards and proven integrity

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and strategic thinking

• Articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦6,000,000.00 - ₦6,700,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Required)