Accountant at Silverado Properties

Silverado Properties is a Lagos based Real Estate company that deals in construction, sales and rentals of properties. We also manage properties and facilities, design and supervise projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We’re looking for an organized and driven individual to join our growing team as an Accountant.
• Our choice candidate will work with our Finance and Accounts team in handling the day to day financial operations for the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities
You will take charge of the finance department:

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables and data.
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Perform bank reconciliations - the reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of any assigned clearing accounts.
• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner; as required, make calls to the bank directly to clarify adjustments or to clarify items on the bank statements in order to reconcile activity or properly code it; liaise with auditors to confirm bank balances as of a certain date
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the HOD on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Role Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• ICAN or ACCA certification, a plus
• Minimum of 3 years proven working experience in a finance role
• Finance experience in an NGO space or in managing projects an advantage
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles,
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (ERP software or SAGE 50)
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023.

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

Note

• Interested candidates should not call as only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates should kindly be informed that accommodation is unavailable.