Group Accountant at Olakleen Holdings Limited

O'la-kleen Nigeria Limited is Nigeria's foremost cleaning service company with a brand name used as a reference point both locally and internationally. The company has continued to exceed the expectations of clients thereby defining service excellence in the cleaning industry. O'la-kleen Nigeria Limited renders services for the corporate organisation as well as individuals with our clients list ranging from the American Embassy, Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Breweries to mention but a few.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant –Group Office prepare cost centre reports for various cost centres; prepare consolidated financial accounts for all cost centres; control the fixed assets register; review debtors / creditors aging; review all items on the balance sheet monthly; prepare the monthly balance sheet file with schedules for all balance sheet items; prepare annual budgets for individual cost centres; and consolidated view of budgets for management.

Job Description

• Review all accounting posting for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare Analytical Management Account and its interpretation (Both Company and group)
• Liaise with Accountants of all subsidiaries for financial reporting
• Oversee Account Receivable & Payable management
• Supervise Budget process and ensure budgetary control
• Establishing adequate accounting policy and procedure manual and updating it.
• Ensure Accuracy of payroll Journals
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Ensure adequate documents are presented for FIRS & LIRS tax audit and provide necessary information to defend company’s position.
• Ensure all statutory deductions (PAYE, WHT, PENSION and VAT) are properly captured and remitted before deadlines.
• Computation & preparation of various Financial Analysis for business units and Holding company.
• Ensure Account unit deliver on every task assigned.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Coordinate a smooth year-end audit of company’s book
• 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.
• 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.
• Any other function as may be assigned by the CFO and GMD.

Qualifications

• First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Accounting or Business related field.
• Possession of an MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant post-graduation experience across various industries.
• Professional qualifications in Accounting (ICAN, ACCA etc.)

Technical:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting functions.
• Business acumen
• Financial Management
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Project Planning, Reporting & Control
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and internet resources.
• Research oriented
• Attention to details.

Non-Technical:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Discipline, integrity and result oriented
• Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve desired objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful and focused on achieving set goals.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.