Senior Accountant at Beacongate Limited

Beacongate Limited - The company is primarily set up to help transform the latent abilities and potentials of Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Executives and make them realize their full potentials as well as create leadership brands that would make them distinct. This involves using approaches that lead to self discovery, awareness of situations, empowering for positive actions and actualization of goals and visions. We offer customized solutions to meet your personal and business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
• The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures.
• A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to guide decision-making.
• General Ledger Management:
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger accounts.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide analysis of variances.

Audit and Compliance:

• Liaise with external auditors and ensure a smooth audit process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor and forecast cash flows to ensure operational needs are met.
• Manage cash disbursements and receipts.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Oversee the processing of invoices and payments to vendors.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.

Taxation:

• Prepare and submit tax returns (income tax, GST/VAT, etc.) in compliance with relevant regulations.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement necessary changes.
• Streamline accounting procedures to enhance efficiency.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial information is available for decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACCA/ICANqualification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive financial information.

Salary
N450,000.00 / Month (Net)

Application Closing Date
28th Septmber, 2023.