Accountant at GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - The firm was established in 1992 and has continued to provide qualitative value added services to its diverse, ever growing clientele in different sectors of the economy. The firm is endowed with highly competent and experienced professionals with a wide exposure to all aspects of accounting, financial management and general business administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Account Receivables, Account Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and submit timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close out process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Ensure regular inventory count
• Manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of four years’ experience required
• ACCA/ACA certification
• Between the ages of 30 – 40 years
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices and Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications

Key Competencies:

• Proven working experience as an Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use and administration skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their most current CV stating verifiable career accomplishments and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.