Accountant at Dang Lifestyle

Dang Lifestyle - Born out of a mission to provide unique fragrances for you, Dang Lifestyle gives fragrances worth remembering and celebrating for a lifetime. On our journey to becoming a generational business, we love creating connections and ensuring that every aspect of your life feels brighter and smells as heavenly as our wide array of scents. Our goal is making your scented space memorable. Be rest assured of quality products from our company in respects to our home fragrances, body care products and perfumes. We are here to serve you for a lifetime.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Department: Accounting

Overview

• In this role, you will be responsible for cash flow management, monitoring income and expenditure, as well as reviewing account reconciliations.
• You will also be responsible with keeping financial records, make sure that all transactions are entered into the accounting program accurately.

Key Responsibilities
Daily:

• Post and reconcile daily transactions
• Keep an updated record of daily business transactions
• Extract sales records from the POS terminal to reconcile actual sales
• Confirm proof of payments as requested
• Investigate & resolve issues related to pending transactions such as refund, double-payment from customers, etc
• Process incoming and outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Weekly:

• Prepare and make bank deposits
• Ensure payment terminals gadgets are working properly
• Check, identify, flag, and investigate discrepancies from purchase orders
• Review all purchase orders and receipts for any vendor invoices submitted
• Manage account payables and account receivables and maintain an up-to-date billing system, accounts receivable and payable files, customer files and records
• Prepare weekly financial reports for management.

Monthly:

• Keep track, process, and reconcile payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, refund requisitions etc. in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Prepare the monthly payroll schedule and employees’ pay stubs to indicate deductions (statutory and penalties), reimbursements, bonuses or any other allowances
• Perform monthly reconciliation of bank statements
• Process the remittance of monthly taxes
• Recommend cost management initiatives and assist with the development of business strategies by preparing budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain assets’ register and liaise with auditors
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards
• Code all invoices, including bills from electricity, water, taxes, miscellaneous expenses, etc
• Carry out periodic inventory reconciliations in conjunction with the Procurement Officer and Inventory Officer
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts payable and receivable status
• Perform any other task as assigned.

Key Interactions

• Internal interaction: MD/CEO, Executive Assistant, Sales Supervisor, Procurement Officer, Inventory Officer, Operations and Admin Supervisor, Logistics and Fulfilment Lead.
• External Interaction: Banks, Vendors, LIRS, FIRS, NAFDAC

Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other Accounting related field.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
• Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage e.g., ICAN, ACCA

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, best practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in preparation of financial statements and records
• Technical know-how on financial report writing
• Ability to draw up monthly, quarterly, and annual budget
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance (PAYE, PENSION, VAT, Company Income Tax)
• Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, etc.
• Ability to read, compare and interpret figures and data
• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory laws
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sound judgement
• Must be discreet and professional in creating accounting reports in compliance with accounting standards
• Must be detailed oriented
• Must be a person of integrity
• Must have a proactive attitude
• Display interest in keeping up to date with introduction of new principles, laws taxes in the accounting field.

Remuneration
N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: resume@danglifestyle.co using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.