Accountant at a Healthcare Organization - Spurt

Spurt - Our client is a Healthcare organization offering an integrative approach for total wellness using medicines. They offer essential pharmaceutical services such as medical consulting and pharmaceutical care. They have carved a niche by providing excellent medical and wellness counselling services, educating people on available options in obtaining complete healthcare solutions. 

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Healthcare
Reports To: General Manager

Job Description

• Our client is looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of an Accountant.
• This is an exciting role responsible for hiring, administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing the company policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory compliance and timely filing of tax returns- VAT, CIT, NHF, PAYE e.tc.
• Process tax clearance certificates, Withholding Tax reconciliation and utilization reporting.
• Gather and monitor financial data like sales revenues and liabilities
• Ensure daily posting of all necessary ledgers of account accordingly
• Preparation of weekly, monthly financial reports.
• Managing office cash and updating transfer payments with supporting documents.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the company and also collate/monitor departmental budgets
• Invoice preparation and receipts generation
• Reconciling and balancing all financial records
• Disbursing funds necessary for office operations e.g., transport and office supplies
• Track and confirm payments from customers and any other bank activity.
• Create well detailed financial reports for management and audit purposes
• Monitor and report on any account discrepancies
• Conduct a detailed risk analysis to assess potential investment opportunities and advise management on risks
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of accounting information system to strengthen efficiency.
• Perform an internal audit to substantiate financial statements and transactions.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience in accounting.
• ACA is an added advantage
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process
• Experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
• Experience with accounting software is a must.
• Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management, financial statements and financial analysis processes.
• Knowledgeable of Treasury management processes
• Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
• ERP – SAP Knowledge an added advantage.
• Advanced excel skills are a must.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Experience in similar positions, especially with Supermarkets and Pharmacies.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards
• Excellent accounting software use and administration skills
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to operate in a performance-driven organization
• Ability to prepare work reports, develop and administer templates.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage work stress and take own initiative.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Competencies / Skills:

• Good oral and written communication and the ability to have direct and open conversations
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be responsive and have excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite especially: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent at consensus building
• Strong planning and coordinating skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: have the hunger for and ability to take ownership of your projects
• Dynamism: be able to adjust quickly and effectively to new situations
• Integrity: we need to be able to trust your ability to do what is right not just what is expedient
• Sense of Humor: know how to laugh at yourself and lighten a mood with others.
• Work Ethic: do what it takes to get a job done

Remuneration
N200,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2022.