Accountant at Smash Group

Smash Group - Founded in 2012, the initial focus of Smash Group was on Transport Investment across the country and beyond, before pivoting into real estate, logistics, finance, ride-hailing, among other things. Smash Group is a combination of almost a decade of visionary leadership, hard work and dedication from many experienced and committed men and women, aligned in the purpose-driven goal to make our world better through initiative means.

Today, we are proud to be heavily invested in major sectors of the country’s economy through our subsidiaries which are essential to the Nigerian market. Our subsidiaries include SmashInvest, SmashProperty, SmashLogistics, SmashCredit, SmashRides, SmashTransport and SmashFood.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• An Accountant works the day-to-day operations of the finance department and is responsible for portfolio analysis, financial record keeping and reporting.
• He/She gathers, reviews, analyses and presents financial and non-financial information from various sources within and outside the company, and makes recommendations that will positively impact the company.
• We are looking for a self-motivated professional who will provide complete financial services to the company, address all issues of a financial nature and provide relevant information as requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Analyse customer and client profitability index and value for cost saving initiatives
• Coordinate company financial planning and budget management function and analyze benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance for Departments
• Responsible for financial analysis for management decisions
• Preparation of financial outlook and financial forecasts
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and manage the preparation of management report of budget / actual revenues and expenses
• Develop effective reporting tools for the business unit and prepare routine reports (financial, quality, operational efficiency, market share, etc.).
• Track and analyse specialty reports and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the company.
• Maintain and implement short-range and long-range specialty / other reports, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Prepare project feasibility reports and analyse business development opportunities
• Perform all other duties that will enhance profitability, productivity and going concern status of the company

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field. Possession of professional certifications is an added advantage.
• 2-4 years experience preferably in Accounting or Financial reporting role. Experience in an investment company is an added advantage
• Strong analysis and financial modelling skills with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
• Strong presentation skills with advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools
• Advanced skills in other Microsoft Office applications, Word, Outlook, Knowledge of MS Project.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2021.