Senior Accountant at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting is a professional Management Consulting, Recruitment and Business Training firm. Our firm provides a wide array of management consultancy services classified into two disciplines; Recruitment/HR services and Training & Development. Our prime role is to work with clients to identify needs, develop an action plan and facilitate Human Resources processes that will enhance the success and superior performance of the company. We offer highly professional, focused services to help you organize and achieve business sustainability.

We  are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize 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 analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize the financial status.
• Provide technical support and advice on management.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
• Prepare invoices, 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.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with Internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• ACA or ACCA certification is  required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software.
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices in Nigeria.
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality.
• Honesty.
• Budget preparation and monitoring for the entire company and by the department.
• Excellent written ,oral communication skills and great networking Skills

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2023.