Accountant at the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA)

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) is the premier professional body for the control, supervision, and regulation of credit management profession in Nigeria; formed in 1992 as the “Institute of Credit Administration –ICA” and became chartered by the Act of Parliament No.26 of 2022. The Institute is the most prestigious body of eminent credit management elites, business leaders and credit-using entrepreneurs in the country. The Institute is the Supervisory Authority for the Act, vested with the power to enhance, promote, and protect the interests of business credit providers and grantors; consulting with and making recommendations to the government, regulatory bodies, trade associations, academic community and other professional bodies on all matters relating to credit management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Adequately handle the account department, prepare financial reports and yearly operating budget to aid management decision making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank account statements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts for the company
• Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset records and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial reports quarterly, half yearly and yearly financial and budgeting reports of the institute.
• Provide supervisory roles to all Finance team members
• Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries
• Posting period Journals (Provisions, Accruals & salary Journals)
• Post lifting bonus Accrued for the Month - while approval process is on. And posting actual bonus and rebate approved
• Review Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances. Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.
• Ensure that all previous provision & accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.
• Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries
• Prepare SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis & Related Party Transactions)
• Preparation of balance sheet notes
• Any other duties that may be assigned
• Review of accounts in general looking out for reasonableness of figures produced by the system (SAP)
• Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced
• Review & Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts.  Prepare & Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related discipline.
• Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including QUICKBOOK SAGE, TALLY, SAP, etc.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
• Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant work experience.
• Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the cement business.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of FIRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.
• Skills & Competence
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2024.