Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Imo
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Brief
- We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
- Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant.
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
- Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
- Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant.
- Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred.
- At least 4 years relevant work experience.
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant.
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
- Must reside in Owerri.
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: April 30, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |