Our client in the energy products industry is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounting Executive (Audit Background)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
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- Our client is seeking to hire a meticulous and dedicated accountant with a background in audit to join their team. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring precise financial management and reporting. He/she would have a keen eye for detail and strong knowledge of auditing principles, thus contributing to the success and financial well-being of the establishment.
Responsibilities
- Manage all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll processing.
- Prepare and analyse financial statements, budgets, data and variance reports, offering insights to support strategic decision-making by management.
- Conduct internal audits to assess financial processes and identify area of improvement
- Prepare audit reports, highlight findings, discrepancies and recommended actions
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Oversee daily cash flow management, ensuring the availability of sufficient funds for operational needs.
- Coordinate and review all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Prepare and file tax returns while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Assist in financial forecasting and planning to support the organisation’s growth.
- Compute PAYE, VAT taxes, and render returns.
- Prepare monthly payroll.
- Maintain and manage internal controls and financial documents to safeguard assets and maintain financial transparency.
- Keep abreast of financial and auditing regulations as well asindustry trends to ensure the implementation of best practices in financial management.
- Update internal systems with financial data.
- Ensure all transactions are captured in the company’s ERP (Peachtree).
- Review and implement financial policies.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 3 years of experience as an Accountant.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting & analysis, audit procedures & standards, and taxation.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Remuneration
N100,000 – N120,000 (Monthly Gross)
Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2023.
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |