Accountant (Microfinance Bank) at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood consulting is a management consulting and talent development firm in Nigeria to provide cutting – edge and value – added advisory, performance improvement, learning improvement, human resources management, restructuring turnaround management and market development research services. We provide a unique range of specialized and specific consultancy services to corporate organizations as well as individuals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Microfinance Bank)

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• MCP in view will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 3 - 6 years work experience.
• Successful candidates must be ready to work in Okitipupa and its Environs, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2021.