Job Title: Chief Accountant
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Summary
- In this position you will be responsible for the accounting and financial statements of the DEME entities in Nigeria. You will be interacting directly with the Finance Manager.
- You will have to provide technical and administrative support for finance and general accounting. Prepare required financial reports; maintain integrity of financial reporting system and prepare the financial statements.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepares quarterly financial reports for DEME entities in Nigeria.
- Manages daily accounting activities to maintain the organization’s general ledger.
- Coordinates and ensures timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
- Prepares annual financial statements.
- Prepares and/or reviews month-end journal entries.
- Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting and tax compliance processes.
- Ensures compliance with all legal requirements.
- Works with the Finance Manager to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
- Is the first point of contact for the statutory financial audit of all DEME entities in Nigeria.
- Analyses potential financial risks and monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities.
- Make cashflow and financial forecasts.
- Manage the accounting team lead and develop project members.
- Ad hoc tasks.
Your Profile
- Master’s Degree preferably with Accounting major or related field.
- 5 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions (with at least 3 years in supervisory role).
- Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Proven knowledge of transaction taxes.
- Maintain overview of the day-to-day accounting process.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- ACA or ACCA required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
- Experience working with an international company is a plus.
- Modesty and professional attitude.
Our Offer
- Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites/Head office in Belgium possible.
- Training opportunities within Nigeria + DEME Group’s headquarters.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |