Accountant at a Foremost Engineering Firm - Skache Intergrated Services Limited

Skache Integrated Services Limited - Our client, a foremost engineering firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Implement accounting/bookkeeping system as required by the Company accounting and finance management standards and compliant with governmental agencies.
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with tasks relating to the preparation and submission of monthly project expenditure forecasts and cash requests to CEO.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records; prepare and submit monthly financial reports as directed by the CEO in a timely manner; and ensure supporting documents are filed appropriately in hard and soft copies.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payments (WHT deductions, etc.).
• Ensure vouchers are prepared accurately, supporting documents are in place, and all transactions are coded in accordance of the chart of accounts and cost codes.
• Carry out review of advance retirements to ensure completeness of information on expenditures.
• Perform routine banking transactions.
• Ensure all finance documents are properly filed.
• Maintained records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posted transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.
• Develop system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Balance the general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Assist with audit of Company accounts.
• Manage the Company’s payroll and ensure staff are paid their salaries and allowances as and when due
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and landlords, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time.
• Process receipts and expense reports.
• Providing leadership for other members of the Finance and Admin team through coaching, mentoring and motivation
• Liaise with and review budgets and expenditures as necessary with CEO and prepare monthly reports and other data as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting or related field
• Must have ACA, ICAN or any related professional certification
• 4+ years of experience in management or consultancy
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• The ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
• Outstanding negotiating skills
• Solid history of data-driven strategic development
• Significant experience in the finance and marketing fields
• Experience building a startup, or being part of a startup creation process.
• The suitable candidate must have completed his ICAN and be available to resume immediately.

Application Closing Date
15th July 2024