Senior Accountant at CFAO Motors Nigeria Limited

CFAO Motors Nigeria is one of the Nigerian subsidiaries of CFAO Automotive, the largest automobile network in Africa and the French overseas territories. CFAO Motors Nigeria, "Driving with confidence". Trusted network of choice for leading global brands CFAO Motors Nigeria was set up in 1920 and is the exclusive Nigerian distributor for seven internationally renowned brands including Mitsubishi Motors. Efficiency boosted by a strong local presence CFAO Motors Nigeria covers most of the country from its three branches in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, providing customers with great service and reliability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos

Role Description

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS principles
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and expertise in financial reporting and analysis
• Experience managing an accounting team
• Thorough understanding of financial and management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively
• Expertise in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or CPA required
• Experience working in the automobile industry is a plus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.