Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

 Job Description

• We are seeking a trustworthy, detail-oriented and analytical accountant to manage all financial transactions. The ideal candidate must have a good grasp of accounting and financial practices, and regulations and also possess strong computer, verbal and written communication skills.
  

Qualifications and Background

• B.Sc in Accounting.
• 3 - 5 years experience as an accountant.
• ICAN Certification is a plus.
• Should have basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good Accuracy skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Experience using SAGE ONE Accounting software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

 Job Description

• We are seeking a trustworthy, detail-oriented and analytical accountant to manage all financial transactions. The ideal candidate must have a good grasp of accounting and financial practices, and regulations and also possess strong computer, verbal and written communication skills.
  

Qualifications and Background

• B.Sc in Accounting.
• 3 - 5 years experience as an accountant.
• ICAN Certification is a plus.
• Should have basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good Accuracy skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Experience using SAGE ONE Accounting software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

Work Duties

• Prepare, examine and analyse accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Makes the statements and payments of various taxes to be paid by the company.
• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals.
• Get the balance sheet audited by the concerned authority.
• Allocation of funds to various departments as per budget provisions.
• Checking of bills with respect to terms and conditions of contract/order.
• Preparing and submitting periodical statements of accounts to the management.
• To collate PENSION funds and ensure same is paid 7 working days after payment of salary.
• Work on client management and documentation.
• Ensure requisitions are approved and disbursement of all payments is being followed up with the MD.
• Perform the administrative functions of interfacing with the clients at the office on matters related to accounting transactions.
• Maintenance of Clients' documents/files and ensure proper record keeping for all clients.
• Prepare and update the cash flow statement.
• Assist with processing of various statutory payments such as NSITF, ITF, and Land Use Charge.
• Posting of transactions on the SAGE ONE accounting software.
• Attend to all bank instructions, reference letters and bank drafts to be generated in order to effect payment.
• Perform all other administrative/account functions at intervals as may be necessary and assigned in order to ensure speedy and excellent service delivery to our clients.