Accountant at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a business consulting and advisory company. We offer strategic services in the areas of business advisory, business development and planning to small businesses that would otherwise not have access to the technical competencies available to bigger companies. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs, and the initial capital challenges faced by small a business, which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that the small business owners still have access to the technical skill but at a fraction of the cost. We aim to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better business results with less cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Accounts:

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Ensure the accuracy of financial documents as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Preparing and maintaining important financial reports
• Preparing tax returns and ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time
• Evaluating financial operations to recommend best practices, identify issues and strategize solutions
• Offering guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement and profit maximization
• Execution and management of company’s initiatives and daily operations
• Management of company policies and procedures
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Audit financial transactions and documents.

Operations:

• Ensure operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Monitor overall efficiency
• Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Supervise staff and processes
• Maximizing operating potential to exceed customer’s expectations and company goals.
• Effecting better business practices.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as an Accountant or experience in a managerial role.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance or relevant Degree.
• ICAN or relevant certification is a plus.

Salary
N150,000 - N180,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.