Accountant at Winock Solar Nigeria Limited

Winock is a registered Nigerian company established in 2016, specialising in flexible and cost-effective equipment rent to own service for micro businesses. We officially started operations in 2017, providing Solar equipment leasing service to customers such as phone chargers and barbers. In 2019, we switched to rent to own to enable our customers own their equipment after a fixed time-period. Over time, we expanded to include other types of equipment and we are fast gaining market reputation as the leading equipment rent to own service provider for micro-businesses. We have significantly differentiated our rent to own service by being flexible and cost-effective.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Maintaining accurate books, records and schedules of all accounts.
• Ensures timely preparation of periodic financials reports.
• Prepare for and review annual audit work papers and ensure adjustments journals are passed to agree company’s books and records with the audited financial statements;
• Monthly review of bank reconciliations, loan schedules, etc.
• Manage all intercompany transactions and ensure reconciliation
• Develop and monitor all financial systems with a view to improve and streamline procedures.
• Ensure that policies and procedures set by Group are implemented and internal controls are operating effectively.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensure that all accounting systems, procedures are in line with the International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standard
• Maintain quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Continuously update, review and document the Company’s financial policies and procedures
• Lead staff development and succession planning for financial Control team members
• Actively recruit, mentor and develop team members’ capability and future leadership potential
• Ensures statutory and internal reporting are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and are fully compliant with company’s policies and procedures
• Implements effective accounting procedures and internal controls which conform to corporate standards and best practices.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers, vendors, advisors and external auditors
• Maintain efficient and effective fixed assets system covering the day-to-day recording and control over the company’s fixed assets.
• Scrutinize payment vouchers before payment is effected with a view to controlling expenses.
• Attend to internal and external Audit request/enquiries and ensure Audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented according to the company’s procedures.
• Ensuring timely rendition of statutory returns to government agencies

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related fields. A Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry
• Internationally recognized accounting professional qualifications (ACA CPA, ACCA, CMA)
• Well developed accounting skill and IFRS Knowledge.
• Female highly preferred.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2021.