Management Accountant at Stern & Kay Consulting Limited

Stern & Kay is a management consulting firm providing consulting services to organisations to help them anticipate and identify human capital management needs. At Stern & Kay, we work closely with your organisation to gain a deep insight into your business. We take the time to understand your organisation’s challenges, objectives, opportunities and strengths to enable us provide effective tailor made human capital solutions for your organisation. We recruit, train and develop the right calibre of personnel for organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking an experienced, and thorough Management Accountant to join our organization.
• In this role, you will demonstrate your management skills and accounting expertise in a variety of personal and corporate accounting practices, including overseeing payables, receivables, inventory, payroll and taxes.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform financial analysis and report to the Finance Controller as needed.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with the finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports and statements to the Finance Controller for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
• Ensure compliance with key Accounts and Financial functions in line with internal Period End Closure checklists.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation.
• Preparation of periodic accounting reports as well as end-of-year management accounts.
• Input and posting into the computerized accounting systems
• Preparation of Management Accounts schedules.
• Supervision of the bank reconciliation process
• Communicate with all departments in ensuring invoices are approved and signed off.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a HND / University Degree and relevant certification(s).
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA is a must. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Six or more years related experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in management
• In-depth understanding of regulatory policies
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Expertise working with ERP and financial statements
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and V-lookups
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve tasks with minimal supervision with awareness and motivation to collaborate when necessary.
• Perform highly detailed work with accuracy and precision.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2022.