Accountant at Novella Africa Limited

Novella Africa Limited - Our client, an e-commerce company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the business within accounting systems,ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Streamline and optimize accounting processes to support efficient financial operations.
• Ensure the security of financial transactions, preventing theft, and verifying that all remittances are accurately received in the bank account.
• Maintain meticulous inventory control to ensure all stocks are accurately accounted for.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Develop efficient auditing processes by automating them using Excel, Google Sheets, or accounting software.
• Establish budgets and forecast expected income, providing financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Develop financial systems and processes that can rapidly adapt and scale with the growth of the eCommerce business.
• Ensure the flexibility to accommodate an expanding product line and customer base.
• Generate and interpret financial statements, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the management team.
• Create Google Sheets views for real-time tracking of daily sales, expenses, revenue, and profit.
• Provide instant visibility into key financial metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Administer salary and bonus payments accurately and promptly.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue maximization to support blitzscaling efforts.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop financial strategies that align with the company's rapid expansion goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in eCommerce, retail, or FMCG industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Experience in Inventory Management
• Experience in Financial Reporting
• Experience in budget manangement
• Experience in audit completion
• Knowledge of Cost Control
• Ability to establish scalable financial processes
• Knowledge of Cash Flow Management.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2023.