Accountant at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

DCSL Corporate Services Limited is a private limited liability company which provides company secretarial, governance, immigration and training services to diverse governmental, corporate and individual clients across several business sectors in Nigeria. We operate from our Head Office in Lagos, with operational branches in Abuja and Port Harcourt.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, accounts payable/receivable, Fixed assets, Inventory etc.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations, prepare and file tax returns, and handle any tax-related inquiries.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports for timely month, quarterly & year end closings, budgets for management review, providing insights and analysis as needed.
• Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits, providing necessary schedules, documentation and support.
• Oversee payroll activities, including reconciliation, disbursement, and compliance per HR guidelines.
• Conduct ledger analysis, variance analysis, assess financial performance, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining financial processes and implementing best practices.
• Ensure reconciliation of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets, Contract Liabilities, Bank etc.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN) is preferred.
• 4-6 years of proven experience as an Accountant in Nigeria, preferably in an engineering, manufacturing or oil and gas company.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software, MS Excel (Intermediate to advanced excel skills) and SAGE X3 ERP systems.

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae / Resumes to: [email protected] with the job title as the subject of the email.