Senior Accountant at Christopher Kings & Associates

Christopher Kings & Associates is a Business strategy consulting firm with its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. We offer Business Advisory ,Human Capital Development and Project Management services to private & public sector organizations across Nigeria. Our engagement team comprise of subject matter experts with proven experience of spearheading the delivery of demanding enterprise-sized projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Reference: CKANC-SA01
Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Assess projects for viability
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on management accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with principles and regulations
• Liaise with our Financial manager and accounting manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years post NYSC experience as a accounting supervisor , chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant professional certification

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]