Financial Accountant at Salpha Energy

Salpha Energy is a leading renewable energy company in Nigeria, dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable solar power solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of clean energy across Nigeria, reducing carbon footprints and empowering communities with affordable and consistent power. We are a passionate team driven by innovation, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to a greener future for our nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
As one of the company’s Account Officers, you will work to ensure compliance with the company’s policies in relation to the following:

• Credit & Sales Policies
• Sales Collection & Banking
• Float & Expenses Policy
• Inventory Management
• Stock Policy
• Budgeting Guidelines / Budget Implementation
• Statutory Dues Rendition.
• Handle Partnership account.

Job Details

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of partnership accounts and inventory management across branches and locations.
• Ensure that all financial records containing stock and inventory, customer’s purchases, debts and other details across all locations are updated.
• Escalate to management possible threats related to high customer debt profile and other discrepancies.
• Analyse trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Report the organization's finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate capturing of sales records, debts and customer details as well as partnership sales.
• Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Responsible for customer account reconciliation and accounts receivables.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• B.Sc., MSc in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a Professional body- ACCA, ICAN, etc.
• Excellent Computer Knowledge, especially in Excel and Google Drive.
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software ERP and SAGE EVOLUTION is a guaranteed plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Strong leadership personality and communications skills.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Proximity to Lekki Phase 1 is a must.
• Candidates residing on the island are advised to apply.

Key Qualities Expected:

• Appearance and Dress:The financial Accountant will be clean and neatly attired while on duty in a manner befitting of your position.
• Integrity: A core value at the center of our business is highly required for this position.
• Teamwork:Ability to work within a diverse team to actualize organizational goals above personal gains.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Result and service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.