Accountant at SIMS Nigeria Limited

SIMS Nigeria Limited is an electronics company. We sell different brands such as Samsung, Panasonic, royal, Electrolux, etc. We also have an assembly plant where CKD of the items are coupled into final product.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Management and reporting of financial data of the organization.
• To prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities.
• To ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• To prepare periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements.
• To maintains the general ledger.
• To code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts and close the monthly books.
• To reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits and address inquiries from banks.
• To reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
• To verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• To provide auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• To file required tax forms and other financial obligations.
• To initiate and manage accounting software used by the organization and recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Qualification to Degree level
• A higher degree and professional qualification.
• 4 years cognate experience

Skills and Behavior:

• Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and regulations.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Very good oral and written communication.
• Deep attention to details and strong analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy
• Speed and efficiency
• Error resolution time
• Invoice cycle time
• Invoice exception rate
• Days payable outstanding

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2022.