Financial Accountant at Upbeat Centre

Upbeat was born to fill a gap in the market, establishing a world class and fun sports and fitness recreation centre in Africa for the benefit for all in the community.We are vibrant, encouraging, team-oriented, wholesome and strong with positive attitudes we are babies, school children, young adults, thrill seekers, parents, and grandparents. Every day, we deliver a unique experience through our Facility, our people and our products to make UPBEAT your number one destination for fun and fitness. We provide excellent quality service in a safe environment. We are energetic, we are fun, innovative, and fit! We touch the lives of everyone as we challenge you to be inspired, be different and be motivated. We challenge you to Up your Fun, Up your Fitness & Up your Life!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor compliance with the business’s annual budget and plans in line with the overall strategy and objectives.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports and management accounts; clearly articulating the business’s performance and financial position to all stakeholders and also recommend measures to drive business growth and profitability.
• Work with the Accountant and Team Lead CSR for cash count and to ensure that all cash envelopes are deposited in the safe together.
• Work with the sales team to ensure that all guests’ payments are confirmed; rectify any errors and carry out refunds where necessary.
• Maintain adequate controls of through reviewing of inventory levels for materials and spares and debt collection.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls as well as to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and credit control operations.
• Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures in accordance with IFRS and UPBEAT policies and procedures.
• Carry out periodic analysis of the revenue stream across different product and service offerings, different customer segments and recommend measures to facilitate repeat businesses and loyalty.
• Manage and control inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances with the aim of maximising cash flow performance of the UPBEAT Centre.
• Co-ordinate, control and review the management accounts and year end accounts preparation in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Maintain and update the company’s asset register and ensure that all assets are numbered, insured and secured and used for the purpose for which it was acquired.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly financial forecast, primarily by working closely with other HODs to forecast their department’s overheads.
• Ensure all relevant documentation are kept up-to-date and secure.
• Keep abreast of trends, innovations and advancements in financial control and advise the Operations Manager accordingly.
• Prepare periodic activity report as required by the General Manager.

Requirements

• A First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or any numerate discipline.
• Accounting professional certification e.g. ACA, ACCA or any other recognised certification.
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant experience with a sports/ recreational facility or any related business.

Salary
N180,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2023.