Industrial And General Insurance Plc (IGI) is Nigeria's leading insurance company. IGI is committed to equity in employment. IGI values and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills and experience. The following vacancy exists at IGI:
Job Title: Accountants
Reference: A/FA/15/10
Department: Account
Status: Permanent
Overall purpose:
Will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements.
Job description / Responsibilities:
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze 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.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management.
Report to: Group Head, Finance & Accounts
Knowledge/Skills:
• Proactive, self motivated, disciplined, assertive, analytical, very energetic with good team leadership skills (must be a team player).
• High level of drive, result oriented and good communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software is a must.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules.
• Must have understanding of the Insurance industry or similar industrial business and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
Age requirement: Not older than 30 years
Qualifications/Experience:
• A minimum of Bachelor of Science degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Finance from a recognized University and professional membership of ICAN or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years experience.
Deadline: 29-06-2010
For application: Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Accountants (http://www.iginigeria.com///?_path=_career_recruitments_detail&id=158)