Accountant at LinkOrg Networks

LinkOrg Networks is an Engineering Solution company established to provide satellite communications Services and support for Fixed VSAT remote internet solutions, Marine/offshore internet and applications, Video broadcasting services, Information Technology and Telecommunications services. We are passionate about satellite communications and committed to delivering high standards. Telecommunication and satellite communication specialists manage the company, and our support is implemented using our network of highly trained and talented engineers and technicians.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Reporting to the General Manager or their designate, the Accountant would be responsible for overseeing the management financial and reporting procedures.
• The Accountant will have a role in maintaining financial records, analyzing financial data, and offering insights to aid decision making.
• This role requires attention to details and proficiency in financial accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of the company’s financial accounting processes, such as accounts general ledger and payroll.
• Prepare and assess financial statements, reports, and projections to offer insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles, regulations and company policies in all transactions and reporting activities.
• Conduct audits of procedures and records to pinpoint and resolve discrepancies or concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to collect financial data analyze budget discrepancies and assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Compile tax returns for filing purposes—covering income tax, sales tax alongside submissions—ensuring compliance with tax laws.
• Manage cash flow, monitor banking activities, and reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy and transparency of financial transactions.
• Formulate controls and protocols to protect company assets against fraud or any mishandling of finances.
• Work together with auditors, tax consultants and regulatory bodies as needed to facilitate audits, evaluations, and compliance checks.

Required Skills

• Financial analysis: Ability to examine financial data and offer insights to aid decision making within the company.
• Proficiency in accounting software: Ability to use accounting tools like QuickBooks, SAP or other relevant platforms for documenting transactions creating reports and managing information effectively.
• Attention to detail: Paying attention to detail is vital for logging financial transactions preparing financial statements and spotting inconsistencies or mistakes in financial records.
• Problem solving skills; Having problem solving abilities is crucial for resolving discrepancies dealing with challenges and implementing solutions to enhance financial processes and controls.
• Analytical Thinking: Possessing the ability to think analytically, and critically assess data to recognize trends, patterns, and areas for enhancement in performance and processes.
• Time Management: Efficient time management skills are essential for prioritizing tasks meeting deadlines and handling responsibilities effectively in a work setting.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential for conveying information to stakeholders collaborating with colleagues and offering financial recommendations or insights to management.
• Maintaining standards and integrity is essential, in upholding the confidentiality of financial information following accounting principles and regulations and carrying out financial tasks with honesty and openness.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2024.