Accountant

• Liaise with the Finance Director on day-to-day cash management and ensure that the company's finance policies are implemented in line with best practices.
  
• Maintain accurate financial records of the company and prepare financial statements in compliance with accounting standards. You will also be responsible for managing the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to management to ensure the financial health of the company.
  
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations and filing tax returns on a timely basis.
  
• Coordinating with external auditors and ensuring that all audit requirements are met.
  
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, forecast future performance, and provide recommendations to management to improve financial performance.
  
• Ensuring that the company has strong internal controls in place to prevent fraud and errors.
  
• Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and laws.
  
• Providing financial planning and analysis support to management, including analyzing business performance, identifying opportunities for growth, and providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
  
• Assist in preparation of staff payroll, payroll/benefit-related reconciliations and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory authorities through prompt remittance of appropriate deductions such as VAT, WHT, pension, PAYE, and NHF, among others.
  
• Assist in insurance, pension and HMO documentation and management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
  
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a related field.
  
• Being ICAN or ACA certified is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in financial reporting, tax and auditing.
  
• Deep knowledge of Managerial accounting; ratios, relative performance, IRR, EOI, gearing, etc.
  
• Excellent math and data-entry skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites – Word, Excel,
  
• PowerPoint. Proficiency in the use of accounting software such as SAGE.
  
• A methodological approach and high problem-solving skills.
  
• This position is open to female candidates only.
  
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
  
• Detailed-oriented and sound numerical
  
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of IT will be an added advantage.
  

Benefits

Compensation: NGN 400,000 – 600,000 monthly Net