Best Search Recruitment is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Performing accounting functions for financial segment of business including assisting in preparation and analysis of monthly financial and management reports;
- Monitor transactions and bank account on a regular basis;
- Ensuring proper accounting and timely payment of statutory dues like WHT/VAT/PAYE;
- Perform financial analysis of business as assigned by Controller;
- Liaise with auditors, banks, statutory authorities FIRS, other external authorities;
- Work with the preparation of the quarterly financial reporting package and assist in audit requests as assigned;
- Identifying and contacting customers with overdue accounts, and entering data into computer to track collection efforts and progress;
- Perform month expense and balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis for review by the Controller;
- Coordinating and/or working on special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or the CFO;
- Gathering data through file research or discussion with sales/estimators in order to answer questions and compile backup information for further collection efforts;
- Preparing work papers for audit and pre-qualification purposes;
- Performing back-up functions for various cost positions and specific tasks assigned by the Finance Manager from time to time.
- Direct reports - Financial Accountant; Cashier
- The position reports to the Finance Manager
- The scope of this position is domestic.
Requirements
- Requires at least two years post graduation experience;
- Requires a university degree in Business or Accounting. Qualification as a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent is preferable.
- Requires at least five to seven years of progressively more responsible general accounting and finance experience. Requires at least two years of management / supervisory experience.
- Must have extensive knowledge of international accounting standards, accounting principles and practices, including some knowledge of international audit standards.
- Must have a working knowledge of Management Accounting fundamentals and its applications.
- Must be familiar with best practices in the professional field of accounting.
- Must have working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger processing.
- Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written.
- Good Computer literacy in Excel, Access;
- Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities;
- Knowledge of import procedures and related activities.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to:
Semm@bestsearchrecruitment.com