Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation: Arbico Plc
Qualification / Experience:
• A university degree in Accounting
• A minimum of 8 – 12 years working experience within the finance/audit and control department of a corporate organisation or construction company.
• Professional qualification such as: ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CFA etc. is an added advantage.
• A strong financial accounting background.
• Capable of demonstrating up to date technical financial reporting knowledge including in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to multitask on several job requirements, including the willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work with colleagues across the company.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of handling large amounts of data.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently prioritise, plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.
• Good knowledge of use of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio and Project)
Responsibilities:
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Analyse and review budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Accountant, manage the production of Annual and Quarterly reports and Accounts and the associated supporting evidence and reconciliations.
• Working with the Senior Financial Accountant and others to ensure the company receives a clean audit report.
• Ensure that all transactions comply with appropriate VAT regulations and submitting the VAT return on behalf of the company.
• Production of a statutory based set of management accounts, including balance sheet on a monthly basis to prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure that key financial processes are properly documented and updated and reviewed regularly with a view to achieving improvements and efficiencies.
• In conjunction with the Senior Financial Accountant, shall be responsible for managing and controlling the Chart of Accounts.
• Produce, as required, any ad hoc reports required by the Senior Financial Accountant and/or Executive Management.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Financial Accountant and Executive Management.
Deadline: April 24, 2013.
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