Accountants at Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council

Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council - A public partnership initiative aimed at creating the highest visibility for the economic potentials of the 19 states of northern Nigeria. The council is mandated to promote trade and investment, stimulate the economy, serve as an interface between international investors and businesses and the local entrepreneurs of northern Nigeria. Runs several research and analytic report is n the state of trade and investment in northern Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Accountants help businesses make financial decisions by collecting, tracking, correcting, and communicating the financial position of the company.
• They record transactions, compile and analyze data, perform audits, assist with budgets and financial forecasting, compute taxes, and report their findings to management and other entities, such as the tax authorities or investors.
• We are seeking trustworthy candidates who work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
• Accountants can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management.
• You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.
• To ensure success, Accountants should be prompt, honest detail-oriented, professional, and analytical.
• Top candidates will have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• More education or experience is preferred.
• 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Chartered accounting certification may be required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
• Understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.