Accountant at a Fast-Growing Catering Company - Owens & Xley Consults

Owens & Xley Consult - Our client, a fast growing catering company, is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified candidate in the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced Accountant. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial management and operations of the business efficiently and accurately.
• These duties covers all the aspects of accounts operations, including budgeting and forecasting, preparation of management accounts, cash flow management and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate and documented records of the company’s financial transactions and collate these for auditing.
• Maintain financial security through strict implementation of internal controls.
• Collect financial data; prepare balance sheet, and profit and loss statement.
• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyse accounting data and report for decision-making.
• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by analysing Tash Bistro’s account information.
• Keep track of all sales & outstanding payments and escalate to the Business Director.
• Manage petty cash and disburse funds for day-to-day operations of the company in line with established account policies and procedures.
• Recommend financial actions by summarizing the company’s current financial status periodically.
• Maintain accounting, inventory and purchase control by preparing policies and procedures.
• Drive compliance to all regulatory compliance and remit all statutory payment as and when due.
• Verify Client’s bills payment and ensure accurate documentation of payment via issuance of receipts.
• Prepare vendor/supplier/petty cash payment by verifying documentation and requesting disbursement.
• Carry out periodic inventory reconciliations in collaboration with the procurement officer & inventory officer.
• Collaborate with the procurement officer in negotiating with suppliers to get the best value for money.
• Make payment runs to suppliers and vendors.
• Create forms & templates for documentation of financial transaction and use these in updating Tash Bistro’s Finance operations records.
• Prepare monthly management reports not limited to: income Statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flow.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or Economics from a reputable institution.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is an added advantage
• ICAN/ACCA certification is a key requirement
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Experience in the hospitality industry is an added advantage
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks, Peachtree or Sage software
• Up-to-date technology expertise is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (PAYE, PENSION, VAT, Company Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax)
• Excellent reporting skills.

Salary
N120,000 - N180,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2021.