[Full-time] Senior Accountant Job at Adexen Recruitment Agency

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Job Title: Senior Accountant Company: Adexen Recruitment Agency Location: Nigeria Experience: 9 years Qualification: BA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   Job Type: Full Time Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit   . Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by one of the leading multinational company engaged in the sales of manufactured goods, especially automobiles and pharmaceutical products to recruit a Project General Manager for its operations in Lagos, Nigeria . Adexen is mandated by an integrated supplier, purchasing, transporting, and distributing first class bitumen from refineries to work site to recruit for a Senior Accountant for its operations in Abuja.  . Job description: - Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times - Ensure the monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers. - Analyze business performance / result, providing feedback to Executive Management - Track and monitor revenue for accuracy, verifying it against operational reports - Ensure that revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where inconsistencies arise. - Ensure monthly accruals are adjusted to meet demands of the business. - In conjunction with relevant personnel track, monitor and manage insurance claims - On a monthly basis monitor and track debtors to ensure they are consistent with contract conditions. - Ensure that debtors is monitored and collections are consistent with set company time frames and provide receivable report for executive management - Review on a continuous basis credit control processes for adequacy - Ensure financial statement compliance with IFRS guidelines. - Financial support and analysis to all parts of the business, provide timely and accurate decision to support all departments - Responsible for the coordination, preparation and presentation of the monthly financial results on timely basis to executive management - Ensure that end of year statutory accounts report is finalized by specified date for audit purposes. - Other AD hoc duties that may be specified from time to time - Co-ordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets - In conjunction with the CP, ensure that business cash flow adequately supports company work activities and produce optimal results. - Ensure any approved capital expenditure budgets are adhered to at all times. - Ensure any variations to budgets and forecasts are explained in management reports, including any future/potential exposures to the organization. - On a monthly basis track and review expenditure against set budgets providing Executive Management with a variance analysis. - Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for. - Ensure company motor vehicles and properties are effectively managed. - Ensure the fixed assets register is managed and maintained with strict adherence to fixed assets register procedure - On a monthly basis ensure the general ledger is reconciled to the assets register. - On an annual basis reconcile gross wages, payroll tax & compensation against general ledger for review - Collect and collate all necessary documentation in readiness and preparation of company tax return within due date. - As requested perform specified elements of company tax return for review by external auditors and tax consultants - Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports enabling them to effectively carry out their functions. - Delegate tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements. - As required, become involved in relevant personnel matters including recruitment, termination and counselling - Complete KPI assessment of direct reports within company specified time frame - Ensure all reasonable steps are taken in order to achieve workplace harmony within the organization at all times - Review and control monthly payroll - Ensure compliance with overtime / extra hours leave , unsettled advances/IOU are in accordance with stipulated guidelines. . Requirements: - The ideal candidate must be independent, having exceptional analytical as well as creative problem solving skills but more so will have a broad based financial background, including . - Experience with financial planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting. - Bachelor/Masters degree in accounting or finance preferred, certified public accountant with ICAN qualification. - A minimum of 9 years of combined accounting & finance experience as well as being very familiar with planning, compliance and reporting activities associated with a publicly-held/stockmarket listed company. - Thorough knowledge of IFRS & tax matters. - Excellent financial & business judgment skills: business acumen & ability to provide financial and business advice to all levels of Management. - Proficiency in MS office applications & SAGE/ERP. - Leadership & communication skills in order to supervise and mentor other accounting staff. - Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, to move things forward, to meet stringent timelines and to handle multiple demands simultaneously. - Solid understanding of the company's financial position & strategic activities.

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