Posted on Sun 12th Mar, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Neptune Software Group was founded in 1999 in London. We have a rich history of delivering mission-critical core systems to the banking and financial services sector. Having delivered end-to-end solutions to over 80 financial services institutions; we have the recognized experience needed to empower our clients with high performance and scalable solutions that are deployed quickly and reliably.
Our focus is to harness our in-depth business domain knowledge and technical expertise to provide innovative end-to-end financial services solutions. We aim to entrust financial institutions with a sustainable competitive advantage by making them more resilient and effective. Thereby, be one step ahead of their competitors. Neptune Software Group has headquarters in the U.K. We also have a presence in India and across several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
About the Job
We are looking for an Accountant who will join our finance team to manage all financial transactions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses, report the organisation's finances to management, and offer suggestions about resource utilisation, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Responsibilities
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
Document financial transactions by entering account information
Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options
Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
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 analysing account information
Secure financial information by completing database backups
Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyse financial information and summarise the 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 the forecast process
Provide input into the department's goal-setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
Communicate with the Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Thorough knowledge of 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
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues