Accountant (Financial Reporting) at GE Global Growth & Operations

GE is an advanced technology, services and capital company with the scale, resources and expertise to take on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in the areas of energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, we’re committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress.

GE businesses ranging from Aviation, Capital, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Power and Water, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions have operations on the African continent. Major locations include Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Over 1300 employees are working in the region, creating local partnerships and providing solutions & services that supports Africa’s infrastructure and sustainable growth. We are also dedicated to knowledge transfer, whether it is providing technical expertise to customers by hosting customer summits, to developing young local talent through unique programs such as the Early Career Development Program in Nigeria.

GE is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Accountant (Financial Reporting)
Job Number: 1953272

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Role Summary/Purpose:
As an Accountant with some experience you will be responsible for supporting more senior accountants and performing and reviewing basic accounting entries. At this level you will be expected to explain variations in accounts and work with auditors on process improvements. You will follow an individual work plan and meets day-to-day short term objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review account reconciliations
• Prepare and review journal entries ensuring compliance with local accounting procedures and US GAAP
• Drive the timely preparation of assigned journal entries driving increased efficiency
• Prepare periodic balance sheet analysis
• Engage with auditors to answer questions in regards to control processes and account reconciliations
• Prepare analysis and explanations behind variations for DR4 reporting

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting or finance (or a high school diploma/GED or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong orientation towards process improvement

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2014

Method of Application
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