Accountant at a Manufacturing Company - HRbreakoutRoom

HRbreakoutRoom - Our client in the Manufacturing Industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
• To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance Monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and the accounting processes
• Corporate and Personal Income Tax Administration
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports
• Publish financial statements in time
• Oversee all internal control operations
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant Degree.
• 3-5 years work experience as an Accountant.
• Experience with a start-upwill be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Knowledge and experience of reporting under IFRS
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Additional certification (ACCAor ICAN) is a plus.

Salary Band
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2022.