Financial Accountant at Layer3

Layer3 is a network and IT solutions provider. We combine our knowledge of world-class technology solutions, in addition to our partnership with some of the global technology providers to design, implement and support our clients’ business transformation ambitions. This includes the innovation of the data centre, software, server & storage systems, mobile device management, security & network infrastructure solutions and access solutions including broadband and VPN services.

Layer3 is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Layer3 is looking for a top notch and very experienced Financial Accountant to join her team.

This role is based in Abuja and will report directly to the Head, Finance and Accounts.
It requires commercial awareness, attention to detail, strong business ethics and a flexible approach to work & office hours.
Some cyclical duties will include preparing the monthly management reports, monthly maintenance of the company workbooks, preparing VAT returns, producing the Annual Statutory Accounts. You will also be expected to setup up pricing as and when necessary; cost projects; calculate commissions; set up vendor payment plans; and be the primary account manager and be responsible for handling 2nd level escalations. Your duties will generally be within the following sectors of accounts & finance:

• Financial Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Expenditure Control
• General Ledger
• Purchase Ledger
• Tax and Payee
• Vat
• Pension

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Monthly payroll processing
• Continuous management of financial & Inventory systems and accounts SOPs
• Liaising with internal and external auditors and dealing with any financial irregularities as they arise
• Producing reports and recommendations following internal audits or public sector audits
• Preparing financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts
• Preparing financial management reports, including financial planning and forecasting advise on tax issues
• Vendor management
• Preparing profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Preparing and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explaining billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Recommending, developing and maintaining financial data bases, computer software systems and manual accounts filing systems.
• Processing all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.
• Dealing with daily transactions for the petty cash and ensuring that reconciliations are completed on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Performing any other duties as required by management or supervisor

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Competencies

• Knowledge of current laws and practices regarding taxes, vat, payee, and pension
• Awareness and ability to demonstrate the importance of ethics & appropriate codes of
• conduct in the workplace
• Ability to demonstrate capacity to create & drive accounting & or financial processes & procedures
• Ability to achieve daily targets while attending to impromptu activities that may occur
• Capacity to withstand pressure with practical examples from past experience
• A considerable knowledge of purchasing, importation, vendor and inventory management
• Assertive & firm personality with a keen eye for detail

Educational and Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position; experience in ICT/Telecommunications preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.
• Flare for numbers, ability to work well with people, aggressively anticipate impacts of workload/issues to team deadlines and a very positive work attitude including willingness to work some longer hours during peak periods.
• Strong experience in income statement analysis.
• Computer literate with experience in using Quick books
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2014

Method of Application
All interested applicants are required to forward their CVs with the Job Title applied for  as the subject heading to: [email protected] as soon as possible. Please note that while we appreciate the interest in our organization, only the qualified candidates will be contacted.