Financial Accountant at Salpha Energy Limited

Salpha Energy Limited is passionate about off-grid energy. Salpha Energy is a for profit social business and manufactures honest, reliable solar products designed to help people living off the electric grid.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

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

Job Summary

• We are seeking a professional Accountant who can work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
• Our ideal candidate will work to ensure compliance with company 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.

Job Functions

• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports.
• Capture accurate data entering/record of customer’s purchase, debts and other details in locations assigned.
• Escalate to management possible threats as it relates to high customer debt profile and other discrepancies.
• Analyse trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Report organization's finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions and ensuring that accurate sales records, debts and customer details are well captured.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing data base 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 policy 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.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Responsible for tax management, including filing.
• 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; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance
• Membership of a Professional body - ACCA, ICAN, etc.
• Excellent Computer Knowledge especially Excel, Google Drive.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software ERP SAGE EVOLUTION is a guaranteed plus.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• 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.
• Candidates staying within the Island and its environs are advised to apply.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.