Accountant at International Masters Security Systems Limited (IMSS)

International Masters Security Systems Limited (IMSS) is a security company involved in providing security operatives for organisations and private individuals. We are also into escort services, bodyguarding, etc. We provide the best security solutions with over 30 years experience in the industry and within the Nigeria Security Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Provide technical support and advice on management.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Provide input into department's goal setting process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Plan, assign, and review staff's work.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
• Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Degree.
• ICAN, ACA or any such certification or a Masters Degree is plus (not compulsory).
• At least 5 years work experience.
• Knowledge of Tax Returns and LIRS and FIRS filing is a must.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues.
• Experience with accounting software is a compulsory.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Data Entry Management and Tax Returns
• Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented and Time Management
• Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Communication Skills and Accuracy
• Teamwork, Professionalism, Active Learning and.
• Initiative, Planning and Organizing, Scheduling and Monitoring.
• Clerical Knowledge, Basic Math, Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Risk Analysis.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2022.