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Full Time |
Lagos |
Posted 3 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information • Document financial transactions by entering account information •
- Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options •
- Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
- 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
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Secure financial information by completing database backups
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze financial information and summarise the financial status
- Provide technical support and advice on management
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process •
- Prepare invoices, financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
- Computing taxes.
- Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
Requirements
- Minimum of a OND/HND in Accounting or a related field.
- 1 – 3 years experience in a similar role
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
- Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software
- In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
- Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices in Nigeria.
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Honesty
- Budget preparation and monitoring for the entire company and by the department.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: July 12, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Accountant |