Startup Accountant at Staff-Recruit

Staff-Recruit is a leading Human Resource and Management Consulting firm which provides a range of recruitment, selection, outsourcing, training & development solutions. We are a dedicated team of professional consultants offering top of the line executive recruitment and selection services. We cater for the needs of a range of professionals seeking employment and work together to create effective solutions using our networks and strong client base.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Startup Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
What does the job involve:

• Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analysis reports
• Manage statutory deductions and remittances to authorities (PAYE, NHF, NSITF, ITF, CIT, Pension)
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes for Nigeria, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial reports and schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Stay updated on accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
• Assist in making periodic payments and reconciliations of our bank accounts.
• Assist support in checking the status of payments done via our systems and take any necessary action depending on received status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• ICAN or CFA certification
• 2+ years of experience in full-time accounting or finance roles in Nigeria
• Keen knowledge of Nigerian tax and accounting regulations and systems.
• Expert proficiency in Quickbooks and Google Sheets
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.

Salary
N5,000,000 - N6,000,000 / Annum

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.