Full Time
Posted 1 year ago
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Advise Governing Board, Institute Registrar, Committees, Directors and other officers of the Institute on financial matters;
- Assess, develop and implement manual and computerised accounting and financial management systems and procedures as well as control systems;
- Manage the Institute’s investments;
- Direct the preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Institute;
- Direct the preparation of periodic income and expenditure balance sheet and cash flow estimates of the Institute; vi. ensure that proper records of all assets of the Institute are maintained and that assets are properly guarded against theft, natural and other disasters, etc;
- Ensure the correct and timely preparation of financial statements and accounts of the Institute and their submission to the Institute Registrar, Governing Council and committees;
- Ensure the execution of the annual audits of the Institute’s accounts in an efficient and effective manner;
- Monitor and ensure the efficient and effective management of the fixed assets; working capital, receivables, and payables of the Institute.
Qualifications
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- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Higher National Diploma or a related field. A master’s degree will be an advantage.
- At least 8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field with Professional Certifications from CIFCFIN and ANAN or ICAN.
- Must be a Chartered Certified Member of CIFCFIN (Chartered Certified Fraud Investigator (CCFI)) or (Chartered Certified Forensic Accountant (CCrFA))
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experienced with customer relationship management.
- Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
- Knowledgeable about State, Local, and Federal income tax laws and legislation and its implication for the Institute
- Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis and Financial Modelling
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
- Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
- Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs.
Working Conditions
- The ideal candidate must be based in Abuja and must be physically fit, with the ability to stand for extended periods. He/She will work in an academic environment, with a mix of office and classroom settings.
- The position may require occasional evening and weekend work for meetings and other engagements.
- Salary and benefits for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Resume, with a list of three professional references to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: April 27, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |