Accountant at a Group of Companies - Excellent Jobs

Excellent Jobs - Our client, a Group of companies in Yaba, Lagos, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is in search of an experienced and matured Group Accountant that has leadership quality to train and be able to ensure all the accounting policies and processes are followed and adhered to.
• He/she should be able to use or be familiar with the following different software’s being used by the various subsidiaries:Tally, Bank One, Global Suite, and Bio duos, etc.
• He is to oversee all activities of the accounting and tax accounting within the group and involved in the supervision and management of general accounting activities, analyses, and the maintenance of effective internal controls while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, management accounts, Finance reports and any adhoc reports.
• Accounting for Receivables and Withholding Tax credit notes as well as Accounting for Payables and other liabilities.
• Preparing and updating Annual Budget with inputs from Admin and other projectdepartments.
• Preparing and updating Directors’ monthly Cash call to fund budget/operations.
• Reconciling the budget to actual results of operations.
• Participating in and organizing the Annual statutory audit of the company’s books of account.
• Liaising with the External Auditors in respect of the company’s annual statutory audit.
• Participating in and organizing the various Tax audits (FIRS & LIRS) of the company’s books of account.
• Liaising with the Tax Auditors in respect of the firm’s various Tax audits.
• Addressing any Audit queries raised by either External Auditor or Tax Auditors.
• Having an oversight function on payroll preparation and administration.
• Ensuring prompt remittances of (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension and Others)
• Ensuring that the internal controls over the company’s assets and resources are functioning and effective.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university
• ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration / Finance would also be an added advantage
• Have knowledge of Sagesoftware; Tally, QuickBooks, Peachtree or similar.
• 18 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar position.
• Demonstrate high level of oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding sensitive and confidential matters, and maintain effective working relationships in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative and sound judgement
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities, meet regular deadlines and take/follow up action
• Demonstrated ability to contribute in a professional and collaborative way to a team
• Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure
• Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Must be a hands on person.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: excellentjobs95@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.