Accountants at RS Hunter Limited

At RS Hunter we believe our clients have the resources, what we do is to galvanize, advice and, partner with our clients to understand the peculiarities of their businesses and then find the best solutions and best HR strategies that work.

Our starting objective is to focus on small business and while providing support to larger organizations in the areas of recruitment and executive selection.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Manage the company's liquidity and institute efficient cash flow management
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Receivables in Lagos and Abuja
• Maintain a record of all bank/ cash accounts including petty cash
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control
• Ensure all accounting records and supporting documentation for all financial transactions are maintained in a systematic order and in a safe and secure condition
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
• Resolve accounting discrepancies
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems
• Prepare monthly schedules for payroll, PAYE and Pension deductions made from employees’ compensation and benefits
• Ensure accuracy of schedules and remittance advices and follow up to obtain third party evidences e.g. receipts
• Ensure timely remittance and filing of monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) returns
• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with management on the fiscal aspects of salary recommendations and other administrative actions.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

Skills and Specifications

• 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the financial industry
• Qualified Accountant (ICAN/ACCA)
• Strong attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to multi task and work closely with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Must be extremely smart, with particularly strong quantitative, writing and interpersonal skills
• High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Office and financial systems
• Strong academic record with a demonstrably high degree of numerical, verbal and analytical competence

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: vacancy@rs-hunter.com