Accountant at Talents and Skills Africa

Talents and Skills Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our accounting department.
• You’ll be responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing financial reports for our company.
• Our ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing and budgeting procedures.
• You should also be able to monitor daily transactions and recommend ways we can improve our financial health. Previous work experience, along with a degree in Accounting and a CPA qualification is required for this role.
• Ultimately, you will play a vital role in our company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with the law and accuracy in accounting

Responsibilities

• Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)
• Analyze transactions and prepare reports
• Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments
• Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins
• Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable
• Participate in budgeting processes
• Brief senior managers regularly on the company’s financial status
• Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns
• Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly
• Keep company financial information confidential
• Establish accounting policies and procedures
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations

Requirements and Skills

• BSc Degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA certification
• Proven work experience as a Certified Public AccountantorSenior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting software, like FreshBooks and Zoho
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.