ACCOUNTANT

September 11, 2023

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

  • Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliation of banks, creditors and debtors, coordination and reviewing of financial reports.
  • Responsible for preparing monthly accounts on sales, purchases, and expenses based on budget.
  • Prepares budget and report on budget usage on a quarterly basis to Management for accurate decision making.
  • Report on age analysis of debtors and creditors and advising Management on major approval of credit and expenses.
  • Responsible for Fixed asset management.
  • Raising monthly journal entries to include depreciation, rent etc.
  • Ensures constant improvements in accounting systems and procedures and initiating corrective actions and programs.
  • Responsible for preparing asset, liability or capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Auditing financial documents and procedures, calculating tax payments and returns and abiding by existing federal, state and local government regulations.
  • Responsible for carrying out financial forecasting and risks analysis.
  • Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Responsible for putting in place and maintaining a strong internal control system toward achieving financial security.
  • Acts as an advisor to Management in recommending financial actions through accurate analysis of financial options.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars and maintains membership of relevant professional bodies.

PERSON’ SPECIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Candidate must have a minimum of eight years proven work experience as Account Officer.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving and project management skills are required.
  • Candidate must have advanced computer skill in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
  • Additional experience in auditing is necessary.
  • Active and demonstrable understanding of current federal, state and local government tax regulations.
  • Membership of professional bodies like Chattered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria.

 

Skills and Personality

  • Candidate must have good communication and analytical skills and be result oriented.
  • Team player, innovative and self-motivated.

Must have integrity, businesses acumen, and sound judgment.