Accountant at Sterlingpro Business Application

SterlingPRO Business Application Limited is a FINTECH that provides innovative, market-relevant and industrialized technology consulting solutions that drive high performance to the financial sector primarily. SterlingPRO is a global brand servicing Top Commercial Banks across Nigeria and Africa with plans to expand into other markets like U.S, Europe and Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Anthony-Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Administering payrolls and ensure timely payments.
• Controlling income and expenditure.
• Generate financial reports and statements to management for review.
• Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyse revenues and determine budget variances and report to management.
• Respond to accounting enquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to policies and regulations.
• Preparing and following up on invoices with clients.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Qualifications and Criteria

• Candidate must be a B.Sc. graduate with an academic background in either of the following degrees: Accounting, Finance, Economics
• Possession of ICAN / ACCA or in advanced stages of professional exams is a plus.
• 2 years or more work experience as an accountant.
• High level of Numeracy / proficiency in IT.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving, critical thinking skills and ability to think on the spot
• Candidate must not be older than 28years in as at 2021.
• Ability to Liaise and build good relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Candidate must reside in Lagos; close proximity to Maryland.

Application Closing Date
14th January, 2021.