Accountant at TAC Professional Services

The TAC Group is a composite one stop professional service, Businessnconsulting firm,providing Audit & Assurance services,Tax Advisory, forensic Accounting & Business Advisory,consulting & Financial Advisory services to clients in various sectors of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for managing and reporting the financial activities of the company.
• This role includes maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience in the service industry.

Responsibilities
Financial Record keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll transactions.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of the company’s budget and financial forecasts, and monitor actual performanceagainst the budget.

Reconciliation:

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Audit Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of documents and schedules for external audits and liaise with auditors as needed.

Expense Management:

• Review and process expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all financial practices adhere to established internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Support Business Operations:

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a service-oriented business.
• Proficiency and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and familiarity with tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Profit and loss
• Process costs
• Number of aging reconciliations
• Time to close
• Close Quality
• Bad debt to sales ratio
• Operational cost per collection
• Number of invoicing disputes

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.